L-Glutathione Reduced powder GSH

What is Glutathione ？

Glutathione is a small-molecule active tripeptide composed of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine. It is widely present in the liver, skin, and cells, primarily functioning to efficiently eliminate free radicals and provide antioxidant effects, helping to reduce oxidative damage. It also aids in liver metabolism and detoxification by breaking down harmful substances, while inhibiting melanin production and brightening skin tone. It is commonly used in dietary supplements and skincare ingredients.

Product name ： L- Glutathione reduced

CAS # ： 70-18-8

Formula ： C10H17N3O6S

Formula weight ： 307.32

EINECS # ： 200-725-4

The mechanism of glutathione

Glutathione, as the core intracellular antioxidant tripeptide, functions through the active sulfhydryl group carried by cysteine in its molecular structure. I t can directly bind and neutralize harmful oxidative substances such as free radicals and peroxides, reducing them to non-toxic forms. After being converted into oxidized glutathione, it is regenerated and restored to its active state through the recycling process mediated by intracellular reductases. On the other hand, it aids liver detoxification by chelating heavy metals and metabolizing drug toxins, while also inhibiting tyrosinase activity to block melanin synthesis pathways. Additionally, it maintains the reduced state of antioxidants like vitamin C and E in the body, synergistically constructing a cellular antioxidant defense system to mitigate oxidative stress-induced cellular damage.

The efficacy of glutathione

• Antioxidant: relying on active thiol groups to eliminate cellular free radicals, alleviate oxidative stress, and delay cellular aging and damage.
• Liver protection and detoxification: chelates heavy metals and metabolic toxins, reduces liver metabolic burden, and repairs liver cells.
• Brightening and whitening: Inhibits tyrosinase activity, blocks melanin production and deposition, and uniformly improves dull skin tone.
• Enhancing immunity: Maintaining the complete activity of immune cells and enhancing their ability to resist foreign harmful substances.

S-Acetyl L-Glutathione Powder is a premium glutathione ingredient widely used in dietary supplements, beauty-from-within products, anti-aging formulas, and functional nutrition applications. With improved stability, strong antioxidant properties, and better formulation compatibility, it is an ideal raw material for supplement manufacturers, nutraceutical brands, cosmetic ingredient buyers, and OEM finished-product developers.

Dietary supplement:

S-Acetyl L-Glutathione is widely used in capsules, tablets, softgels, and powder formulas for daily antioxidant support. Its improved stability and bioavailability make it a premium glutathione option for high-end supplement brands.

Beauty and Skin Brightening Products

S-Acetyl L-Glutathione is popular in beauty-from-within supplements designed for skin radiance, even skin tone, and healthy complexion support. It is commonly used in oral beauty capsules, whitening formulas, and cosmetic nutrition products.

Anti-Aging and Cellular Health Formulas

As a stable antioxidant ingredient, S-Acetyl L-Glutathione helps support cellular protection against oxidative stress. It is suitable for anti-aging supplements, longevity formulas, and premium wellness products.

Liver Health and Detox Support

S-Acetyl L-Glutathione is used in liver support and detox formulas because glutathione plays an important role in the body’s natural detoxification system. It is often combined with ingredients such as NAC, milk thistle extract, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin C for advanced liver health supplements.