Ingredient overview
What it is
Reduced glutathione, often written as GSH, is formed from glutamate, cysteine and glycine. Its sulphur-containing structure participates in cellular antioxidant and recycling pathways.
- Scientific identity: Reduced Glutathione; molecule: Gamma-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine tripeptide.
- How it works: Assembled from three amino acids: Glutamate, cysteine and glycine are joined in two energy-dependent steps. Held at millimolar concentrations: It is present inside cells far more abundantly than most signalling molecules.
- Primary function: It contributes to the body's normal management of oxidative processes and works alongside other antioxidant nutrients.
- What it supports: Reduced Glutathione supports your body's natural cellular antioxidant network, helping maintain a balanced response to everyday oxidative stress.
- Important consideration: Its contribution depends on ingredient form, quantity and the complete formulation.
