Glutathione Powders & Capsules

Although Glutathione Film is easy to take and rapidly absorbed, it has limitation of content due to product shape: thin film type and also bit pricey compared to other formulations. As an alternative, these are also popular products in Korea, containing other country brands so worth checking out.

💊Product Recommendation(s)

1.Beaureka Glu & Cica Powder (upgrade version)

• Glutathione – 500mg (from England, Liposomal+Melting Glutathione)
• Formulated with Vitamin C(240mg), A & E, Milk Thistle, L-cysteine, Selenium & Vitamin B complex
• Contains Low molecule 300Da Fish Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Elastin and Centella Asiatica Extract
  (₩59,800/21 sticks, ₩2,847/per day)

2. Dongwha Glutathione White Sublingual Melting Tablet

• Glutathione – 300mg/ 2 pouches (India, Meteoric Biopharmaceutical)
• Formulated with Vitamin C (150mg), E, Selenium, Niacin, L-cysteine (360mg), Milk Thistle, Biotin and vitamin B complex
• Contains Low molecula 300Da Fish Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Elastin
  (₩30,000/30 pouches, ₩2,000/per day (2 pouches))

cf. also available in powder (3 sec. melting formula) type with same ingredients + vitamin C (300mg) – Glutathione White Oral Dissolution Stick

3. Wellbeing Warehouse Glutathione Max Tablets

• Glutathione – 1,000mg/ 1 tablets (Estonian Glutathione + Lallemand Pharma)
• Formulated with Vitamin C (150mg), E & A and Vitamin B complex
• Contains Low molecule Fish Collagen Peptide
  (₩69,000/180 tablets, ₩383/per day)

4. NOW Foods Glutathione 500mg (120 Vege Capsules)

• Glutathione – 500mg/ 1 capsule
• Formulated with Milk Thistle Extract & Alpha Lipoic Acid
  (₩78,000 (AUS $90)/120 capsules, ₩650/per day)

cf. Other popular products (tablet form)
California Gold Nutrition (500mg/per serving) is similar to Now Foods unit price (₩633) but Glutathione formula only, and Codeage Glutathione (1,000mg/per serving, vegan) has lots of good reviews however unit price is high (₩2,215 korean won/2 capsule) as well as Thorne Glutathione-SR (175mg/per capsule) unit price is ₩2,200/per daily recommendation 2 capsules (350mg Glutathione).

5. Aurora Nutrascience, Mega-Liposomal Glutathione+ 750mg (Liquid)

• Glutathione – 750mg/ 1 Tbsp (15ml)
• Formulated with Vitamin C (180mg)
  (₩85,000 (AUS $99)/32 times, ₩2,665/per day)

💊Best supplements to take with Glutathione

These ingredients are not necessarily contained in the formula, however they help increase Glutathione production and levels, promoting antioxidant activity, synergistic effect, so considering them is also beneficial.

• Selenium
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – for NAD
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Milk Thistle
• ALA, A-thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid)
• CoQ10

Ref.

• Glutathione Production Pathway – Antioxidant defense mechanism
  (source from: Biohacker’s Handbook)

• Methionine – Homocysteine Cycle: glutathione (GSH) synthesis is stimulated by a methionine load. (source from: CoreMedScience)

💊Side Effects Of Glutathione

Glutathione is a safe and effective agent, and there isn’t a lot of information available about its possible side effects. However precaution says there may be mild side effects such as headaches and dizziness due to the rapid changes in blood pressure levels or heart levels. Also there is not enough data to show that it is safe for pregnant or nursing individuals so it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

💊Conclusion

Although glutathione hasn’t been classified as an essential nutrient, it is clearly critical for maintaining health, protecting the body from toxins, and promoting healthy skin. Glutathione produces naturally in the body but its levels decline with age, stress and toxin exposure so requires daily consumption – obviously is better than non-taking. Take anytime, preferably on an empty stomach and dosages between 250-300mg daily indicates positive results.

Thanks for reading~

📋Considerable Fact

1. Oral administration, GSH is digested or broken down its amino acid constituents, leading to low oral bioavailability less than 10%.
   (Ref. Mucoadhesive polymers-based as a carrier system for sublingual delivery of glutathione. J 2015 J Pharm Pharmacol)
   👉500mg of GSH in the form of tablets can be absorbed 50mg in your body
   
2. Glutathione Film Effectiveness

• The absorption of glutathione in the oral mucosa, is more quickly and effectively than it’s absorbed into the stomach and intestines, and its effect on skin whitening study found from Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology.
  ( introduced in The Science Citation Index (SCI)-level paper)
• Compared to oral administration, whereby under 10% actually enters the bloodstream, orobuccal administration leads to over 80% absorption directly into the systemic circulation

👏Best of Best Products

1. Esther Formula Glutathione Direct Film 3X (Review Best)
2. Nutricore Super Glutathione Film (Formulation Best + HPMC Free)
3. Wellbeing Warehouse Glutathione Max Tablets (Price/unit Best)