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Randomized controlled trial of oral glutathione supplementation on body stores of glutathione

Glutathione stores increased in several compartments, generally in a dose- and time-dependent pattern.

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What this study tells us

Participants were assigned to comparison groups by chance, usually with placebo and/or blinding to reduce bias. This is a strong design for testing cause and effect, but the population, duration and endpoints still limit what can be concluded.

Who was studied?

Non-smoking healthy adults

How many?

n=54

What happened?

Glutathione stores increased in several compartments, generally in a dose- and time-dependent pattern.

What stops us overclaiming?

Biomarker/target-engagement study; not proof of broad detoxification, longevity or disease prevention.

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Key result

Glutathione stores increased in several compartments, generally in a dose- and time-dependent pattern.

Study details

Study designRandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PopulationNon-smoking healthy adults
Sample size54
RouteOral
Regimen / exposure250 mg/day or 1,000 mg/day
Duration6 months
ComparatorPlacebo
Primary endpoint / questionGlutathione concentrations in blood/cells and selected immune/oxidative markers
Safety resultLonger-term oral exposure was studied; this does not establish injectable safety.
Key limitationsBiomarker/target-engagement study; not proof of broad detoxification, longevity or disease prevention.
Registry / identifierPMID 24791752 / NCT01044277