PubMed
Randomized controlled trial of oral glutathione supplementation on body stores of glutathione
Richie et al., 2015
Longevity & Anti-AgingClinical / CompoundableS
Glutathione
GSH
Endogenous tripeptide antioxidant used across wellness and clinical protocols.
Observational report only — live community data. Not medical advice. Does not recommend doses, protocols, or treatments.
- Studies cited
- 3
- Research grade
- S
- Community score
- 30
- Trackers
- 166
Trend index
Overview
About Glutathione
Endogenous tripeptide antioxidant used across wellness and clinical protocols.
- Category
- Longevity & Anti-Aging
- Regulatory status
- Clinical / Compoundable
- Also known as
- GSH
- Self-reports
- 37
Community
What 37 users report
37 community reports
Positive 98% · Neutral 2% · Negative 0%
Most reported benefits
Mood
134
Most reported side effects
Digestive upset
3
Dose distribution
Median: 2000+ mcg · Most common: 2000+ mcg
0–25
0
25–50
0
50–100
0
100–200
0
200–400
1
400–600
1
600–1000
0
1000–2000
10
2000+
122
Commonly stacked with
How repeat users are trending
Among repeat reporters, 96% said they felt similar to their last entry, 4% more positive, and 0% more negative.
Overall, repeat reporters leaned more positive than their previous entry.
Median gap between entries: 66 days · Based on 26 repeat reporters
Research
Cited research (2)
Source
PubMed
Intravenous glutathione for skin lightening: Inadequate safety data
Davids et al., 2016
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Frequently asked
What do PeptIQ users report about Glutathione?
This page summarizes 37 anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users who track Glutathione, including commonly reported effects and co-tracked peptides. These are observational patterns, not clinical outcomes.
What research is cited for Glutathione?
2 sources are linked on this page, including PubMed articles, clinical trial registries, and FDA labels where applicable. Citations describe published research — not recommendations.
Is Glutathione safe to use?
This wiki does not assess safety or recommend use. Glutathione is listed as Clinical / Compoundable. Consult a licensed clinician for personal medical decisions.
What are the purported benefits and uses of Glutathione?
Research, primarily in animal models, suggests Glutathione may have a wide range of therapeutic potentials due to its ability to promote angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), stimulate collagen synthesis, and modulate inflammatory responses.
SourceWhat is the legal status of Glutathione?
Glutathione is not approved by the FDA for any human use. There is no legal basis for selling it as a drug, food, or dietary supplement in the United States. The FDA has classified Glutathione as a Category 2 bulk drug substance, which explicitly prohibits licensed compounding pharmacies from using it in compounded medications.
SourceWhat are the known or theoretical side effects and risks of Glutathione?
The safety and effectiveness of Glutathione have not been thoroughly evaluated in humans through rigorous clinical trials. This lack of human data means that safe dosages, short-term side effects, and long-term health consequences are largely unknown.
SourceWhat is the current state of research on Glutathione?
While there are over 200 published studies on Glutathione, the vast majority are animal or in vitro (cell) studies. These preclinical studies consistently show positive results across various tissue types. However, there is a significant lack of comprehensive human clinical trial data.
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