✱ Cellular Health · 6 min read
What Is Glutathione?
The antioxidant your cells make themselves — and why supplementation claims deserve scrutiny.
CelebrityRx Editorial Team ·
A homemade antioxidant
Glutathione is built inside cells from three amino acids. It neutralizes reactive oxygen species and is recycled by glutathione reductase.
Beyond antioxidant defense
It supports liver conjugation reactions and immune-cell function.
Supplementation and its limits
Studies of oral, topical and injectable forms are small. The FDA has warned about injectable products marketed for skin lightening.
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This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
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