15 Glutathione Benefits for a Better Body & Mind
This powerful antioxidant is like a Swiss Army knife for your health and healthspan.
The word antioxidant often brings to mind vitamins C or E, but actually, glutathione (GSH) is the most powerful and abundant antioxidant in the human body. Glutathione is present in every cell, which is why more health experts are shining a light on the importance of this compound for health and healthspan.
Researchers are already exploring the role of glutathione in conditions such as Parkinson’s and heart disease, and emerging findings highlight additional benefits such as supporting immunity, enhancing performance, and protecting against age-related decline.
Here are the biggest glutathione benefits—and how to make sure you’re getting enough.
About the Experts
Vishwanath Venketaraman, Ph.D., is a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Western University of Health Sciences who has been researching glutathione for more than 20 years.
Bethany Tennant, N.D., C.N.S., is a licensed naturopathic physician and certified nutrition specialist.
What Is Glutathione?
Produced in the liver and by nerve cells in the central nervous system, glutathione’s main functions are:
- Building and repairing tissues1
- Supporting your immune system2
- Recycling other antioxidants, including vitamin C and E3
- Supporting nervous system health4
- Maintaining DNA integrity5
- Supporting mitochondrial energy production6
- Regulating apoptosis (cellular death)7
- Helping aid with nutrient metabolism8
- Protecting against heavy metals and toxins9
Glutathione is a molecule naturally produced in the body, but it can be supplemented with an oral medication or injection that mimics this molecule.
Every day, our bodies are exposed to free radicals from pollution, UV radiation, household chemicals, and processed foods. Glutathione serves as a first line of defense by preventing free radicals from forming and neutralizing those that do before they can damage healthy cells. In this way, glutathione not only protects against oxidative stress but also supports detoxification while strengthening immune defenses.
What Are the Top Glutathione Benefits?
As the “master antioxidant,” glutathione offers a wide range of health benefits:
1. Reduces oxidative stress
Glutathione reduces oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals and can recycle itself back into its active form, allowing for continuous protection of DNA and mitochondria. One study found that glutathione supplementation helped protect against oxidative stress–induced cell death by supporting mitochondrial function and activating the body’s own defense system, which boosts antioxidant activity.10
2. Boost immunity
Glutathione may boost immune function by supporting white blood cell activity. In one small clinical trial, participants who took glutathione supplements showed higher levels of natural killer (NK) cells and lymphocytes—the body’s front-line defenders against infection.11 Lower glutathione levels have also been linked to worse outcomes in infections, including HIV and influenza, likely due to impaired immune cell activity and heightened oxidative stress.12 13
“Glutathione may keep your immune system strong so it can better fight off infection,” says Vishwanath Venketaraman, Ph.D., a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Western University of Health Sciences. “One way it does that is by supporting T cells and natural killer cells, white blood cell types that help phagocytic cells like macrophages to attack foreign invaders and protect you from infection.”
3. Supports detoxification
Glutathione binds and neutralizes toxins in the liver, the body’s primary detoxifier. One older study found that high-dose intravenous glutathione was the most effective delivery method for people with fatty liver disease, and it significantly improved liver function tests several months after treatment.14 Another study showed that four months of daily oral glutathione supplementation, combined with lifestyle improvements, produced positive effects on liver health in some individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).15
In women, taking glutathione may offer some support by dialing down oxidative stress and giving your liver a little extra help. That matters because both estrogen deficiency and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can make it easier to store fat in the liver. Just keep expectations realistic: the research so far comes from small NAFLD studies—not specific to PCOS or menopausal women—so we still need larger trials before calling it a proven fix.16
4. Improves brain health
Glutathione offers numerous benefits for brain health, including:
- improved immune signaling
- reduced oxidative stress
- improvement in depression symptoms
- potentially slows cognitive decline.
Research shows people with depression often have lower glutathione levels in the brain.17 A meta-analysis also found reduced glutathione, specifically in the occipital cortex of the brain, in major depression.18 Glutathione also dials immune responses up or down as needed to fight infections in the brain.
Beyond mental health, higher glutathione levels have been linked to better visuospatial memory, and brain regions with higher concentrations appear more resilient to the effects of aging.19
Glutathione also plays a role in neurodegenerative disease:
- Alzheimer’s disease: Glutathione depletion in the brain is commonly found in those who’ve been diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.20
- Parkinson’s disease: A small study of patients with early, untreated Parkinson’s disease given high-dose intravenous glutathione twice a day for 30 days showed symptom improvement that lasted for 2–4 months after treatment ended.21
5. Improves insulin sensitivity
Higher levels of glutathione may help lower the risk of diabetes. Beyond its role in reducing oxidative stress, glutathione (GSH) supplementation has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity (how effectively the body responds to insulin), which is associated with a reduced risk of diabetes.22 In one study, glycine supplementation decreased insulin resistance in rats by boosting glutathione production, providing the liver with a protective metabolic benefit.23
6. Maintains energy
Glutathione supports steady energy by shielding mitochondria from oxidative damage, helping maintain ATP, the body’s main currency for fuel.24 25 Research has linked glutathione to better metabolic health: Improving insulin resistance can help muscles use glucose more efficiently, which may reduce fatigue.26
7. Supports longevity
Glutathione may enhance longevity by helping prevent serious conditions such as cancer and metabolic syndrome.27 Among older adults, higher glutathione levels have been linked to better overall health, fewer illnesses, and improved self-rated health.28
Additionally, a 16-week trial of supplementation with GlyNAC (which boosts glutathione levels) in older adults improved—and in some cases reversed—multiple hallmarks of aging, including inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress.29
8. Fights autoimmune disease
Glutathione can reduce inflammation caused by autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy tissues, leading to chronic inflammation and damage.
Studies show that raising glutathione levels may help regulate immune function, reduce inflammation, and ease disease severity in conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.30 31 32
9. Improves skin
Glutathione’s antioxidant qualities can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support brighter skin. In a 2017 study, glutathione significantly improved the appearance of wrinkles and increased skin elasticity compared to placebo.33 One small study suggests that glutathione supplementation, along with conventional treatments, may help aid in treating eczema by reducing oxidative stress; however, larger studies are still needed to confirm these effects.34
10. Eases inflammatory bowel disease
Glutathione can help reduce gut inflammation associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). People with IBD often show reduced activity of the enzymes that drive glutathione production, along with lower levels of cysteine—the amino acid needed to produce this tripeptide.35
“In IBD, you could have ongoing inflammation, and glutathione can help reduce that inflammation. It may also restore cytokine balance to diminish the extent of the disease,” says Venketaraman. Cytokines are small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells.
11. Improves athletic performance
Glutathione may enhance performance in athletes and active individuals. A study in healthy older adults showed that supplementing with GlyNAC led to improvements in strength, gait speed, and body composition.36 In one small study, men who received glutathione before a workout performed better and felt less fatigued after their exercise session.37 Because intense exercise can temporarily deplete glutathione, maintaining higher levels may support recovery and help counter oxidative stress.
12. Reduces belly fat
Early research suggests glutathione may play a role in how the body stores and burns fat. One clinical study found that adults with metabolic syndrome who started out with higher glutathione levels lost more weight and had greater reductions in belly fat over six months of healthy eating.38
A randomized trial of older adults found that a 16-week course of GlyNAC reduced waist circumference and improved several metabolic markers.39 Because belly fat is closely tied to insulin resistance, inflammation, and heart disease risk (the hallmarks of metabolic syndrome), smaller waist circumference suggests that glutathione may help improve not just body composition, but also overall metabolic health.
13. Decreases heart disease
Glutathione can improve symptoms of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in the arteries that drives heart disease and stroke. In one study, patients with atherosclerosis who received glutathione showed improved blood filtration (when red blood cells can pass through small vessels more easily) along with a measurable reduction in blood thickness.40
In patients with peripheral artery disease, glutathione supplementation increased pain-free walking distance and improved blood flow after exercise.41 Other research links low glutathione levels to poorer heart function and structural abnormalities, suggesting that a simple blood test for glutathione may one day help identify at-risk patients before symptoms develop.42
14. Boosts fertility
Glutathione plays an important role in fertility by reducing oxidative stress in the reproductive system. In a study of infertile men, glutathione supplementation significantly improved sperm motility after two months of treatment.43 Other studies in women link glutathione deficiency to premature ovarian aging and even ovarian cancer, while higher follicular glutathione levels have been tied to increased IVF fertilization rates.44
15. Promotes restful sleep
Research suggests a bidirectional relationship between glutathione levels and sleep: insufficient sleep depletes glutathione, and low glutathione may worsen sleep quality. People with primary insomnia show lower activity of a key antioxidant enzyme and higher signs of oxidative stress compared to healthy sleepers.45 Likewise, sleep deprivation in both humans and animals lowers total glutathione and impairs antioxidant defenses in various tissues.46
Because glutathione is central to managing oxidative stress, maintaining healthy glutathione levels may indirectly support better sleep.
Glutathione Benefits for Women vs. Men
Studies suggest that glutathione behaves differently based on hormones like estrogen, which has antioxidant properties that support naturally higher glutathione levels. Here’s how the evidence plays out across women and men:
In women
Glutathione’s role as a master antioxidant may be especially important after menopause. After menopause, women tend to have lower activity of enzymes involved in glutathione production compared to before menopause.47 In one small study of women who had undergone surgical menopause, just 30 days of estrogen therapy boosted their glutathione levels—suggesting that estrogen helps support the body’s antioxidant defenses.48
However, not all research on the connection between glutathione and menopause is aligned. Some studies report higher glutathione levels and antioxidant capacity in postmenopausal women versus premenopausal women. Bethany Tennant, N.D., a licensed naturopathic physician and certified nutrition specialist, notes that both findings can be true. She explains that menopausal women often show “an increase of antioxidant capacity … as well as lower glutathione levels along with high levels of oxidative damage.”
According to Tennant, this rise in antioxidant capacity may be compensatory—a protective response as the body ramps up defenses to counteract mounting oxidative stress.“Since glutathione levels decrease while oxidative stress increases, it’s reasonable to consider supplementing with glutathione or NAC, alongside lifestyle interventions like exercise, diet, sleep, stress management, and possibly hormone replacement therapy,” Tennant says.
Sarah’s experience with glutathione
“Even if you’re not perimenopausal, I really love using the NAD and the glutathione.”
In men
Men in midlife also tend to show lower glutathione levels, which may be linked in part to their lower average estrogen levels. Men are also more likely to develop conditions associated with reduced glutathione or higher oxidative stress, including,
- More visceral fat than women, which drives insulin resistance49
- Higher rates of sleep apnea, another contributor to oxidative stress50
- Cardiovascular disease, which occurs about 7–10 years earlier in men than in women on average51
As estrogen declines through perimenopause and menopause for women—and remains lower in men overall—differences in glutathione activity likely reflect hormonal influence as much as sex-based biology, Tennant says.
What’s the Best Way to Boost Your Glutathione Levels?
It’s possible to boost glutathione levels through supplementation, diet, and lifestyle changes.
Glutathione injections
Glutathione injections can raise levels more reliably than pills, which may be broken down in the gut. The injections are given either intramuscularly—usually in the buttock or upper arm—or subcutaneously (under the skin), allowing the compound to enter the bloodstream directly, so there’s no loss of benefits to the digestion process.
Glutathione IV therapy
Like injections, glutathione IV therapy bypasses gut breakdown to deliver glutathione directly into the bloodstream. It may also offer more immediate relief than glutathione injections, though glutathione injections may last longer between doses.52
Older research shows that intravenous (IV) glutathione significantly boosted both cysteine, an amino acid needed to make glutathione, and total glutathione in the blood.53 In another more recent study, IV glutathione prevented the increase in oxidative stress markers while oral NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), an amino acid needed to make glutathione, had no effect.54
The main drawback to IV therapy with glutathione is that it requires clinic visits, whereas glutathione injections can be administered at home if your doctor prescribes them.
Glutathione oral supplements
Research on oral glutathione supplements is mixed, largely because the antioxidant is poorly absorbed during digestion.55 56 That’s why other supplements are often used to raise glutathione more effectively:
- N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). This supplement provides cysteine, the amino acid needed to make glutathione.
- GlyNAC (glycine + NAC). Research shows it’s more effective than oral glutathione alone, boosting glutathione levels and improving markers of healthy aging.57
- Milk thistle. This herb contains silymarin, which supports liver function and may increase glutathione in the liver.58
- Vitamin C. This antioxidant helps recycle glutathione after it’s been used.
- Vitamin E. This vitamin works with glutathione as part of the body’s antioxidant defense system.
- Vitamin B6. This vitamin supports amino acid metabolism, which is essential for glutathione synthesis.
Glutathione-rich foods
Foods naturally rich in glutathione provide precursors and cofactors needed for the body to make more glutathione, although the evidence that food alone boosts systemic glutathione is limited. Glutathione-rich foods include:
- Cruciferous vegetables like brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and broccoli. These vegetables contain sulforaphane, a compound that has been shown to boost glutathione.59
- Citrus. Grapefruit, oranges, kiwis, and other citrus fruits are rich sources of vitamin C. Research suggests vitamin C plays an important role in glutathione oxidation.60
- Whey protein. One small study found that after completing an intense resistance training workout, young men who supplemented with whey protein saw significant increases in glutathione peroxidase (enzyme activity) in comparison to a placebo group.61
- Poultry, eggs, and legumes. These proteins provide cysteine, the key amino acid needed for glutathione synthesis.62
- Fatty fish (like salmon, mackerel, and sardines), walnuts, and flaxseeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that may help protect and sustain glutathione levels by reducing oxidative stress.63
Almonds, peanuts, spinach, pumpkin, and red bell peppers are packed with vitamin E, an antioxidant that works closely with glutathione to neutralize free radicals.64
ALL ABOUT GLUTATHIONE
Lifestyle changes
These daily habits influence how well your body can maintain healthy glutathione levels:
- Sleep. Restorative sleep supports antioxidant defenses, including glutathione, while chronic sleep loss has been linked to lower glutathione activity.65
- Exercise. Regular moderate exercise can boost glutathione production and enzyme activity, though overtraining may deplete it.66 67
- Alcohol reduction. Excessive drinking depletes glutathione in the liver, but research shows that abstaining from alcohol for one month resulted in a significant normalization of GSH in the blood and saliva.68 69
Stress management. Stress boosts oxidative stress, which depletes glutathione and impairs antioxidant defenses. Interestingly, research shows that mindfulness meditation training improved quality of life and resilience, and reduced stress while increasing glutathione levels.70
Glutathione Side Effects and Risks
Glutathione injections are generally considered safe, but side effects can occur—especially at higher doses. The most common symptoms, which are mild and temporary, include abdominal pain, loose stools, and increased flatulence (mostly associated with oral supplementation).71 Injections may sometimes cause minor irritation, redness, or itching at the injection site. Rarely, rashes or skin reactions have been reported.72
More serious reactions are rare, but you should seek immediate medical attention if you develop hives, swelling of the lips, throat, or tongue, or difficulty breathing.
Avoid glutathione during chemotherapy or if you’re allergic to benzyl alcohol, a preservative found in some formulas. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should check with their doctor.
The Bottom Line
Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals, support immune function, and protect cells from oxidative damage. While research is still emerging, early studies suggest benefits for brain health, physical performance, and even longevity. Because aging, stress, or illness may reduce glutathione levels, it can help to support your health through diet, lifestyle, or supplementation.
Glutathione Benefits FAQ
Who is a good candidate for glutathione injections?
If you are looking to protect against age-related illness or want to achieve clear skin, and are considering glutathione, talk to your physician about glutathione injections or supplements. Mention any medications you take (prescription and over-the-counter) and if you’ve been diagnosed with a specific condition. Inhaled glutathione may trigger asthma attacks in people who have asthma.
How often should I take glutathione?
The limited clinical data available for glutathione supplementation in humans suggests that it’s safe to take glutathione daily. However, the dose and frequency for glutathione can vary from person to person according to their needs. Your doctor will consider all of these factors and suggest the dose and frequency that’s right for you.
How much do glutathione injections cost?
A monthly vial of glutathione with Hone Health is $90/mo. This is on the lower end of cost for glutathione, since a single IV therapy session might cost more than $100. Glutathione is available to Hone customers as part of our Basic Membership, which costs $25/mo and includes lab testing every six months.
How long does it take to see results from glutathione injections?
Hone customers report seeing benefits from glutathione within three weeks of treatment, and research on oral glutathione indicates that patients might start to see increases in their GSH levels in four weeks.73 The benefits you experience will vary depending on your metabolism, the consistency of the treatment, and your general health.
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