Glutathione is a tripeptide, essentially a small protein, composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid (or glutamate). Functioning as an antioxidant, glutathione is naturally produced within cells. It exists in two forms: reduced glutathione (GSH or L-glutathione), which is the active form, and oxidized glutathione (GSSG), the inactive state. In the cellular environment, GSH acts as a protector against oxidative "free radicals," but as it does so, it becomes oxidized and inactive, transforming into GSSG. However, the inactive GSSG can be recycled back into the active GSH form. Glutathione levels in the body may diminish due to various factors, including poor nutrition, exposure to environmental toxins, and stress. Additionally, its levels tend to decline with age and increased exposure to stress and toxins.

Supplied By: Sino Lion

Product Code: Q16123

Regional Availability: Canada

Benefit Claims (Health): Anti-Aging, Anti-Diabetic Effect, Antioxidant Properties

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Benefit Claims (Health)
    Labeling Claims
    Food Ingredients Features
    Product Features
    • Antioxidant Protection Glutathione is largely known as antioxidants which are quite popular for their ability to minimize oxidative stress and the downstream negative effects thought to be associated with oxidative stress. Glutathione is the most significant antioxidant because it is the only one capable of working with enzymes. One enzyme, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), works with glutathione to prevent membranes from becoming oxidized. Glutathione also boosts the utilization and recycling of other antioxidants, namely vitamins C and E, and alpha-lipoic acid and CoQ10.
    • Aging Defense Accumulation of free radicals causes oxidative stress. This stimulates the peroxidation of the lipid components of biological membranes, the damage from which results in aging. Studies revealed that GSH level declines with aging, age-related macular degeneration and diabetes.
    • Mitochondrial Protection and Others Glutathione makes sure that toxins like heavy metals, organic toxins, and even the actual byproducts of the process of creating energy by the mitochondria themselves (oxidative byproducts or free radicals) don't damage the mitochondria. Mitochondria are the "power plants" of each cell, converting food into ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for all of our cells' energy needs. Glutathione is involved in protecting mitochondria from free radical or other “oxidative” damage. If mitochondria are attacked and damaged by oxidative molecules, they slow down and start to make less ATP. With less ATP, the rest of the cell also becomes sluggish. Besides, previous studies showed that supplementation of reduced form of glutathione (GSH, 500 mg/d) has a skin-lightening efficacy in humans.

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applications
    Segments
    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Product Applications
    • Glutathione is generally a safe ingredient for use as a dietary supplement. An oral acute toxicity study of GSH in mice found that the lethal dose 50 (LD50) was more than 5 g/kg, indicating that glutathione is nontoxic.
    • In many clinical trials, no serious adverse reactions have been observed.9,17-19 On the contrary, it can even reverse the toxic effects following excessive intake of other amino acids.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White crystalline powder

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Regional Availability
    • Canada
    Packaging Information

    1kg / Vacuum package

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 Months
    Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
    • Keep sealed below 20 ℃, avoid direct sunshine.
    • Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacturing date.