Glutathione (GSH) is a small molecule made up of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine.
Key Functions:
- Antioxidant
It is one of the most essential antioxidants inside cells, helping to neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage. - Detoxification
Glutathione plays a crucial role in the liver’s detoxification process by binding to harmful substances and facilitating their more straightforward elimination from the body. - Cellular Maintenance
It helps maintain a healthy cellular environment and protects proteins and enzymes from damage. - Immune Support
It supports the immune system and helps enhance the body’s defense against diseases.
Applications:
- Medical & Health: Used in treatments for liver diseases, boosting immunity, and anti-aging.
- Skincare & Beauty: Known for its skin whitening and antioxidant effects, it is often found in skincare products.
- Nutritional Supplements: Added to supplements to improve the body’s antioxidant capacity.
After treatment with glutathione, the number of spherical lipid droplet vacuoles and lipid droplet accumulation in the liver of animals was reduced.
Glutathione has a protective effect against alcoholic liver injury in mice, and its mechanism may be related to alleviating liver inflammation and reducing lipid droplet accumulation.
Detoxifies electrophilic agents
Eliminates reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS)
Maintains the essential thiol redox state of proteins
Maintains metal ion homeostasis and regulates key cellular processes
γ-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine
A tripeptide composed of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine
The most abundant non-protein thiol compound in various cells
