What is liposomal glutathione?

 

Liposomal Glutathione (lGSH) is an innovative nutritional supplement that combines the powerful antioxidant properties of glutathione (GSH) with the advanced drug delivery technology of liposomes.

Glutathione is the most abundant endogenous antioxidant in the human body. It is composed of three amino acids: glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, and is essential for maintaining cellular health and immune function. It plays a variety of roles within cells, including neutralizing free radicals, boosting the immune system, supporting liver detoxification, and participating in energy metabolism.

However, glutathione may be destroyed in the acid environment of the stomach when taken orally, limiting its bioavailability. To overcome this challenge, researchers developed liposomal glutathione. Liposomes are tiny spherical structures composed of phospholipids that can encapsulate drugs or nutrients, protecting them from destruction by stomach acid and helping them to be absorbed more efficiently through the intestinal wall. This delivery system not only improves the stability of glutathione, but also increases its availability in the body.

Supplementation with liposomal glutathione has been shown to increase glutathione levels in the body. In some studies, oral administration of liposomal glutathione increased blood glutathione levels in healthy adults in just one week, with the increase reaching a maximum after two weeks, with glutathione levels increasing by 40% in whole blood, 25% in red blood cells, 28% in plasma, and 100% in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). These increases were accompanied by reductions in markers of oxidative stress, such as a 35% reduction in plasma 8-isoprostane and a 20% reduction in the oxidized/reduced glutathione ratio.

In addition to increasing glutathione levels and reducing oxidative stress, liposomal glutathione supplementation also had a positive effect on markers of immune function. These results suggest that liposomal glutathione can not only enhance the body's antioxidant defenses, but also enhance immune function, which is potentially important for maintaining health and preventing disease.

Overall, liposomal glutathione is an effective nutritional supplement that utilizes liposomal technology to increase the bioavailability of glutathione, helping to enhance the body's antioxidant capacity and immune function. As more research and clinical trials are conducted, liposomal glutathione is expected to become an important tool in supporting health and fighting disease.

References:

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