Glutathione IV

Medically reviewed by David Nazarian, MD — Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Director of IV Vitamin Therapy.

What is Glutathione?

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant. It is a tripeptide – a combination of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamine.  It’s produced by the liver and found in every cell in the body. As an antioxidant, glutathione’s benefits include the ability to fight harmful free radicals that cause cell damage and kill healthy cells. Glutathione is also involved in building and repairing tissue and producing chemicals needed by the body and immune system.

There are many illnesses and conditions that are thought to be linked or associated with glutathione deficiency including Parkinson’s disease, acne, ALS, Alzheimer’s, weak immune function, and more.

Who can benefit from Glutathione IV infusion supplementation?

Whether glutathione supplementation is appropriate depends on the patient, indication, route, dose, and available evidence. It has also been prescribed to patients to reduce the severity of conditions from asthma to diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, and more.

Glutathione IV Benefits

Because glutathione is used in every part of your body, it has many benefits. Some of the best benefits of glutathione IV therapy include:

Glutathione for skin lightening

Glutathione has been studied for effects on pigmentation and oxidative stress, but evidence for IV glutathione as a skin-lightening treatment is limited and safety concerns have been raised with unproven cosmetic use. It should not be presented as a guaranteed or routine skin-whitening treatment.

Glutathione and Antioxidant Research

Research continues into glutathione and skin pigmentation, but IV glutathione has not been established as a treatment that reliably reverses hyperpigmentation, blemishes, or rashes. Patients seeking treatment for pigment changes should be evaluated for the underlying dermatologic cause.

Glutathione is an antioxidant involved in normal cellular redox processes. Its role in skin appearance and aging is an area of research, and IV glutathione should not be presented as a proven treatment that prevents or reverses aging.

Antioxidant Glutathione

Free radicals are atoms with an odd number of electrons and are a normal byproduct of cellular oxidation. However, an accumulation of free radicals results in increased oxidative stress and cellular damage. Glutathione is a strong antioxidant and as such protects DNA and mitochondria (the part of the cell responsible for energy production) from oxidative stress.

Free radical-damaged DNA may play a role in the development of cancer and other health conditions. Glutathione is often combined with vitamin C for its extra antioxidant benefits.

Glutathione Liver Benefits

Glutathione participates in antioxidant pathways in the liver, but IV glutathione should not be described as a general liver “detoxifier” or an established treatment for fatty liver disease. Patients with abnormal liver tests or suspected fatty liver disease should receive appropriate medical evaluation and evidence-based management.

What type of Glutathione supplementation is best?

While it’s possible to get glutathione from the food you eat, medical professionals agree that most adults don’t get enough glutathione from food alone, especially since activities such as smoking and alcohol intake deplete glutathione levels.

A popular option for those who want to get more glutathione is oral supplements. Unfortunately, glutathione in pill form is not nearly as potent or effective as most people think.

This is because oral supplements have to travel through the digestive system before they can pass into the bloodstream. The stomach enzymes break down the supplement, decreasing the potency of the glutathione it contains.

Why trust IV Vitamin Therapy for glutathione infusions?

IV Vitamin Therapy is in an upscale boutique-style medical office in Beverly Hills with plenty of available street parking. After consulting with a physician, you will be prescribed a single nutrient or a nutrient cocktail, depending on your health history and goals.

IV Vitamin Therapy offers IV treatments as well as glutathione injections. Our offices are modern, comfortable environments and the perfect place to receive IV vitamin therapy.

We also offer a concierge house call service for patients who would prefer to receive IV vitamin therapy in the comfort of their own home or office.

No matter where your therapy session takes place, sessions can be expected to last anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes, and patients receiving an IV injection are awake and aware the entire time.

Many patients choose to use this time to catch up on work via phone or laptop, or simply to relax with a book or watch some television. IV Vitamin Therapy is a professional medical provider with an experienced and helpful staff.

The nutrients that we offer by IV drip are made from some of the finest medical-grade ingredients that are available anywhere.

Glutathione IV therapy near me

IV Vitamin Therapy offers physician-supervised glutathione IV therapy in Beverly Hills and throughout the Los Angeles area, with mobile service available for selected patients. We serve patients near Beverly Hills, Bel Air, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Culver City, Hollywood, Venice, Marina del Rey, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Encino, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Burbank, Glendale, Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills, Northridge, North Hollywood, Topanga, Canoga Park, Reseda, Valley Glen, Chatsworth, West Hills, Winnetka, Universal City, Silverlake, Echo Park, and many more.

Your glutathione infusion awaits. Book now by calling +1-877-760-3564.