Glutathione
Replenishes intracellular glutathione, the master antioxidant that neutralizes oxidative stress, recycles other antioxidants, and supports hepatic phase-II detoxification.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Snipes, MD. Last reviewed May 6, 2026.
What It Is
Glutathione is a naturally occurring tripeptide and the body's primary intracellular antioxidant. Levels fall with age, illness, and oxidative load. Oral glutathione is poorly absorbed, so this compounded version is dosed by subcutaneous injection to reach meaningful tissue levels without the larger-volume IV approach.
How It Works
It neutralizes reactive oxygen species inside the cell, recycles vitamins C and E back to their active forms, and supports the liver's phase-II detoxification pathways. Effects are cumulative rather than acute, so consistency matters more than any single dose.
Who It's For
Adults focused on antioxidant support, skin clarity, and detoxification, and those with elevated oxidative load. Also pairs well during rapid weight loss when antioxidant demand rises.
Who Should Avoid It
Avoid in pregnancy and lactation. Use caution in asthma, alongside nitrates or nitroglycerin, and with chemotherapy agents. Flag severe hepatic or renal impairment for provider review. Rare hypersensitivity can occur; stop and seek care for hives, swelling, or breathing difficulty.
Protocol & Pricing
OBP Pharmacy Price
$20/2000mg
You pay pharmacy price. No markup.
Starting Dose
50 units (100 mg)
Form
Injectable vial (10mL, 200mg/mL, 2000mg total)
Dosing Protocol
50 units subcutaneous injection up to 5 times weekly. 50 units = 0.5 mL at 200 mg/mL = 100 mg per injection. May titrate to 200 mg per provider.
Beyond Use Date
90 Days from compounding (USP <797>)
Use within this window from the date your vial is compounded. BUD is set per USP <797> sterile compounding standards and printed on every label.
Stacking Guide
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Common questions about Glutathione
- What is Glutathione?
- Glutathione is a naturally occurring tripeptide and the body's primary intracellular antioxidant. Levels fall with age, illness, and oxidative load. Oral glutathione is poorly absorbed, so this compounded version is dosed by subcutaneous injection to reach meaningful tissue levels without the larger-volume IV approach.
- How does Glutathione work?
- It neutralizes reactive oxygen species inside the cell, recycles vitamins C and E back to their active forms, and supports the liver's phase-II detoxification pathways. Effects are cumulative rather than acute, so consistency matters more than any single dose.
- Who is Glutathione for?
- Adults focused on antioxidant support, skin clarity, and detoxification, and those with elevated oxidative load. Also pairs well during rapid weight loss when antioxidant demand rises.
- How much does Glutathione cost?
- Glutathione costs $20/2000mg from Optimal Balance Pharmacy at wholesale, with a flat $39 medical visit fee from RxPepsDirect. The form is Injectable vial (10mL, 200mg/mL, 2000mg total).
- What is the Beyond Use Date for Glutathione?
- 90 Days from compounding (USP <797>) BUDs are assigned per USP <797> sterile compounding standards and printed on every vial label.