Research profile · Immune & Longevity
Glutathione
Endogenous antioxidant tripeptide
Available as: 600mg, 1500mg
Overview
The tripeptide γ-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine, the most abundant antioxidant inside cells.
Mechanism
Neutralises reactive oxygen species, regenerates other antioxidants and supports detoxification through glutathione S-transferases.
Research highlights
- Glutathione depletion is associated with oxidative stress in many disease models.
- Studied in liver, skin and ageing research.
Compound data
- Sequence
- γ-Glu-Cys-Gly
- Molecular weight
- ≈ 307 g/mol