Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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- CAS No.
- 70-18-8
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- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
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- 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
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- 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
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.