Glutathione dosage and reconstitution
Your body's own main antioxidant, injected because pills mostly do not get in. Modest skin brightening, liver support, gentle.
UnderstandWhat it isApplyHow to use it
Staying safe
Things people sometimes notice
- Stinging during the injection and a sore spot afterward, especially with too little water
- A small bruise or lump at the site
- Mild nausea or stomach upset for a few hours in some people
- Gradual lightening of skin tone, which is the cosmetic goal and will also show on moles and freckles
Stop and get help if (trouble breathing or swelling: call 911)
- Wheezing, chest tightness or trouble breathing; glutathione can trigger bronchospasm, as documented with the inhaled form
- Hives, swelling of the face or lips, or a rash that spreads
- Cloudy or discolored solution in the vial, which means it has oxidized; do not inject it
Talk to your doctor first, especially if
- You have asthma, since inhaled glutathione sets off wheezing in some asthmatics, injected use has not been checked for it, and you should know the plan if it happens
- You have liver disease under treatment or take medications cleared by the liver; glutathione affects liver conjugation and your prescriber should know
- You are on chemotherapy, because glutathione's antioxidant action can interfere with some chemo drugs and oncologists have opinions on it
- You are pregnant, nursing or trying to be; no data for injected use
Mixing it
Glutathione comes as a powder mixed with sterile water, or ready to use. Mix per your vial size and use the calculator. It is light-sensitive, so protect it from light.
Bring the vial to room temperature and clean the top.
Add sterile or bacteriostatic water per your vial size.
Swirl gently until dissolved.
Use subQ or as directed for IV. Protect from light.
Store in the fridge and use within the time your product specifies.
The short version
What it isYour body's own main antioxidant, injected because pills mostly do not get in. Modest skin brightening, liver support, gentle.
EvidenceAnimal 4/5 · Human 3/5 · Limited
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This is education, not medical advice. Doses shown are the patterns people commonly follow, not a prescription. Talk with a doctor before starting, especially if you take other medicines or have a health condition.