Glutathione is a substance made from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid, which is produced by the liver and involved in many body processes. It acts as an important antioxidant in the body, helping to combat free radicals that can damage the bodys cells. Glutathione plays a role in many chemical reactions in the body and helps detoxify chemicals, including some that the body creates naturally, as well as pollutants and drugs. Some people take glutathione for various conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. However, there is some evidence that taking glutathione by IV can help prevent nerve damage and other toxicities from the cancer drug cisplatin. Some other supplements may boost the bodys production of glutathione, such as curcumin, N-acetylcysteine, selenium, silymarin, vitamin C, and vitamin E.

Here are some of the potential health benefits of glutathione, according to Medical News Today:

• Protecting the body from disease
• Slowing cancer progression
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Anti-aging properties
• Treating autism
• Increasing fat metabolism
• Preventing cancer

However, its important to note that while glutathione is a very strong antioxidant that the body makes and uses every day, supplements may not be safe for everyone and could interact with other medications a person is taking. Speak with a doctor before starting glutathione supplementation to determine if it is appropriate for you.