Oral supplementation with liposomal glutathione elevates body stores of glutathione and markers of immune function
Sinha R, Sinha I, Calcagnotto A, Trushin N, Haley JS, Schell TD, Richie JP
Published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Randomised pilot trial of liposomal glutathione 500 or 1000 mg daily for 4 weeks in healthy adults
Key Findings
Glutathione levels rose up to 40% in whole blood, erythrocytes, plasma and lymphocytes; oxidative stress markers fell and natural killer cytotoxicity increased.
Conclusions
Liposomal delivery increases systemic glutathione over four weeks in healthy adults.
Limitations
Very small sample (n=12), no placebo arm, short duration.
Supplements Studied
Oral administration of liposomal glutathione elevated body stores of glutathione and enhanced markers of immune function.
Outcomes Measured
Oral liposomal glutathione elevated body stores of glutathione and enhanced markers of immune function.
Study Details
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