Glutathione
Antioxidant support
The body's primary intracellular antioxidant, central to detoxification and oxidative-stress control. Frequently paired with NAD+ in recovery and longevity protocols.
What it is
Glutathione is a tripeptide of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine produced in every cell. Compounded for injection to bypass poor oral absorption. Prescription only.
How it works
Glutathione neutralizes reactive oxygen species, regenerates other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, and supports hepatic phase II detoxification pathways.
Post-surgery relevance
Surgery, anesthesia, and inflammation all raise oxidative load. Glutathione is discussed as antioxidant support during that period, alongside standard post-operative care.
What the evidence shows
Glutathione depletion in oxidative-stress states is well documented. Clinical outcome data for supplementation in surgical recovery is limited.
Considerations
Generally well tolerated. Reviewed against your medication list, particularly for patients undergoing oncologic treatment, where timing matters.
Related reading
Reducing Post-Op Inflammation with Peptide Therapy
How excess inflammation slows recovery and how peptides like TB-500 and glutathione help regulate the post-surgical inflammatory response.
How Peptides Speed Up Post-Surgery Recovery
A plain-language overview of how regenerative peptides act on wound healing, inflammation, and tissue remodeling after surgery, and what patients can realistically expect.
Educational content only. Not medical advice. Peptides are prescribed only after a licensed clinician reviews your intake. Individual results vary; these compounds are not FDA-evaluated for these uses.