Meta Information
ID:glutathione-liposomal
Name:Liposomal Glutathione
Schema Version:1.5
Alternate Names
- L-Glutathione (Liposomal)
- GSH (Liposomal)
Active Compound
glutathione
Intervention Type
therapeutic_agent
Delivery
Route:
oral
Scope:
- systemic
Regulatory Status
- us:dietary_supplement
- eu:food_supplement
Indication
Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Supports cellular antioxidant defense systems to mitigate age-related oxidative stress.
Typical Protocol
- Typical doses range from 250 mg to 500 mg taken once or twice daily.
- Best taken on an empty stomach to optimize absorption of the liposomal formulation.
Expected Cost Mean
Low Cost:
40
High Cost:
100
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Premium-priced supplement not covered by insurance; quality varies by brand.
Summary
Liposomal glutathione encapsulates the body's master antioxidant in a lipid layer to protect it from digestion and enhance its absorption. This delivery system aims to overcome the poor bioavailability of standard oral glutathione, potentially increasing cellular levels to combat oxidative stress, a key driver of aging.
Purpose
Boosts the body's primary antioxidant for cellular protection.
Card Summary
An advanced oral form of the body's master antioxidant, designed for enhanced absorption to help combat cellular oxidative stress.
Drug Class
Drugs In Class
Empty Array
Impact
Score:
4.5
Justification:
Targets a key aging pathway (oxidative stress) with improved bioavailability over standard forms.
Evidence
Grade:
B
Score:
5.5
Justification:
Human trials confirm bioavailability, but data on long-term healthspan outcomes is limited.
Safety
Score:
2.5
Justification:
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) with rare, mild gastrointestinal side effects reported.
Flags
- Significantly more expensive than glutathione precursors like N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and glycine.
- Product quality and liposomal encapsulation efficiency can vary widely between brands.
- Direct evidence for extending healthspan in healthy humans is still emerging.
Verdict
A potentially effective, but costly, way to boost antioxidant levels.
Created
2026-06-12T17:52:33.409016Z
Ai Model
Gemini 2.5 Pro (High)