Glutathione Supplementation and Immune Function in Aging
European Journal of Nutrition (2015)
Liposomal glutathione supplementation increased NK cell cytotoxicity by 2-fold and lymphocyte proliferation in healthy subjects.
Glutathione (Injectable)
Injectable vial (200mg/mL), Nasal spray (60mg/mL), Oral troche (250mg)Not available in all statesMarketing purposes only. Actual medications, if prescribed, are dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
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Glutathione (Injectable)Glutathione (Injectable)
The body's most abundant endogenous antioxidant, declining significantly with age. Injectable/nasal routes bypass poor oral bioavailability. Used for antioxidant support, detoxification, and immune function.
Direct glutathione replenishment
Injectable bypasses GI degradation
Potent antioxidant and detoxification support
Immune system support
No commitment · HSA/FSA eligibleNo commitment · HSA/FSA eligible
How it works
Mechanism of action
Glutathione (GSH) serves as the primary intracellular antioxidant and detoxification substrate. Neutralizes reactive oxygen species via glutathione peroxidase, conjugates toxins via glutathione S-transferase, and maintains cysteine pools for protein synthesis.
The baseline panel.
Every Marek client receives this baseline panel before a provider review. Your provider may add additional biomarkers based on your health history, symptoms, and goals, pulling from 1,000+ available markers. See more biomarkers →
Hormone Profile
12 markers
Sex hormones
- Total TestosteroneLC/MS
- Free TestosteroneEquilibrium Dialysis
- Estradiol, Sensitive / UltrasensitiveLC/MS
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- ProgesteroneLC/MSFemale panel
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- hCG, Total, QuantitativeFemale panel, pre-menopause
Adrenals & neurosteroids
- Cortisol
- DHEA-S
Growth hormone / IGF-1
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
Thyroid Status
3 markers
Thyroid hormones
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free T4
- Free T3
Heart Health
9 markers
Cardiovascular health
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- LDL:HDL Ratio
- VLDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Apolipoprotein-B (ApoB)
- C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP)
- Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
Metabolism
3 markers
Insulin sensitivity
- Blood Glucose
- Fasting Insulin
- HbA1c
Organ Function
26 markers
Liver & pancreas
- AST
- ALT
- Bilirubin, Total
- γ-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Kidney function
- BUN
- Creatinine w/ eGFR
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Glucose
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
- eGFR
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Carbon Dioxide, Total
- Calcium
- Protein, Total
- Albumin
- Globulin, Total
- Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- AST
- ALT
Prostate health
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)Male panel
- Free PSAMale panel
- % Free PSAMale panel
Nutrient Status
31 markers
Vitamins & minerals
- Vitamin D, 25-OHD (25-Hydroxy)
- Magnesium, RBC
Iron status
- Iron
- Iron Saturation
- TIBC
- UIBC
- Ferritin
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- White Blood Count (WBC)
- Red Blood Count (RBC)
- Hemoglobin (Hgb)
- Hematocrit (HCT)
- MCV
- MCH
- MCHC
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelets
- Neutrophils
- Neutrophils (Absolute)
- Lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes (Absolute)
- Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio
- Monocytes
- Monocytes (Absolute)
- Eosinophils
- Eosinophils (Absolute)
- Basophils
- Basophils (Absolute)
- Immature Cells
- Immature Granulocytes
- Immature Granulocytes (Absolute)
- NRBC, w/ Reflex for Immature Cells
Clinical evidence
The research behind Glutathione (Injectable).
Safety profile
Monitoring & safety information.
Commonly reported side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Bloating
- Mild cramping
- Sulfurous taste
Less common but serious risks
- Zinc depletion with chronic high doses
- Unknown long-term effects of supraphysiologic levels
Generally not appropriate for
- Known hypersensitivity
- Active asthma (inhaled route)
Typical monitoring
- Glutathione levels
- Zinc levels (chronic use)
- Oxidative stress markers
FAQ
Quick answers.
The body's most abundant endogenous antioxidant, declining significantly with age. Injectable/nasal routes bypass poor oral bioavailability. Used for antioxidant support, detoxification, and immune function.
Direct glutathione replenishment. Injectable bypasses GI degradation. Potent antioxidant and detoxification support. Immune system support.
Common side effects include: injection site reactions, bloating, mild cramping, sulfurous taste. Most side effects are dose-dependent and may resolve with continued use or dose adjustment.
The body's most abundant endogenous antioxidant, declining significantly with age. Injectable/nasal routes bypass poor oral bioavailability. Used for antioxidant support, detoxification, and immune function.
Treatments are dependent on licensed clinical prescription. Client costs vary based on individual labs and panel in treatments and services.