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Glutathione
INFORMATION ABOUT GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione Uses
Glutathione is used in liver disease.
How Glutathione works
Glutathione belongs to a class of medications called antioxidants. It works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
16 Aug 2022 | 05:53 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Glutathione
- Inform your doctor if you have past or current history of asthma.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty in breathing after taking the drug.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if allergic to glutathione, milk protein or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if Patients had organ transplantation.
- Avoid if suffering from asthma.
- Do not take if patient is Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Frequently asked questions for Glutathione
Glutathione is safe if used in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
Yes. Glutathione is a mixture of non-essential amino acids, since it can be synthesized in the body
Yes, skin whitening effect of Glutathione is discovered as one of the side effect at larger doses. Glutathione inhibits the synthesis of black pigment called melanin and exert its action as a skin whitening agent
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and prevents any damage to body cells caused by harmful chemical substances (free radicals).
No. Glutathione is not known to impair fertility, cause cancer or weight gain.