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LongevityMaster antioxidant

The body's primary antioxidant, by injection.*

Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant, the molecule downstream of nearly every detoxification and aging pathway.

Longevity
Glutathione
Master antioxidant
Tides · Clinician-Prescribed

Quick read

What it is
A small protein made of three amino acids (cysteine, glycine, glutamic acid) — the body's most-used antioxidant and the lead player in liver detoxification.
Primary benefit
Clearer skin, fewer inflammatory flares, better recovery from environmental stress, and supportive of every other longevity protocol.
Mechanism
Neutralizes oxidative damage at the cellular level and tags toxins for clearance through liver Phase II detoxification.
Who it's for
Adults with high environmental load, alcohol metabolism concerns, autoimmune-spectrum issues, or anyone running a multi-compound longevity stack.
Read the full science
What Tides prescribesGlutathioneSubcutaneous delivery. Bypasses the gut. Therapeutic concentration.
What's in most antioxidant supplementsOral glutathione supplementsLargely broken down in the gut before absorption.

What it does

  • Liver detoxification
    The liver runs phase II detox on glutathione. Restoring intracellular levels reinforces the pathway that clears alcohol, medications, and environmental load.
  • Oxidative stress neutralization
    Free radicals get scavenged at the cellular level. Glutathione also recycles other antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E) so the broader defense system stays charged.
  • Immune modulation
    Lymphocyte function tracks closely with intracellular glutathione status. Patients running protocols for chronic inflammation or post-illness recovery use it for this lane.
  • Skin clarity
    A downstream effect of liver and inflammation work, not a topical action. Skin tone and clarity improvements show up at 6 to 12 weeks for most patients.

How it works

Glutathione is a tripeptide of cysteine, glutamate, and glycine that the body produces to neutralize free radicals, recycle other antioxidants, and run phase II liver detox. Levels are depleted by stress, alcohol, environmental toxins, and age. Direct subcutaneous administration bypasses the oral bioavailability ceiling and restores cellular reserves quickly.

Clinical context

Typical dose
500 mg weekly
Range
100–400 mg/week
Route
Subcutaneous
Per vial
6000 mg · ~84 days
Required labs
CBC, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Who it's for

  • High oxidative stress lifestyles
  • Liver support protocols
  • Post-illness or post-medication recovery
  • Foundational longevity and skin work

Cautions

  • Reduce dose for liver-impaired patients
  • Avoid during pregnancy or lactation

Pairs with

NAD+
Cellular energy and longevity.
CoQ10
Mitochondrial energy support.
$179LASTS ABOUT 12 WEEKS

Glutathione 6,000 mg vial. Each vial lasts about 12 weeks at the standard 500 mg weekly dose. Pharmacy and clinician fees included.

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* Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Glutathione is prescribed by a licensed clinician based on individual clinical review. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. See your prescribing clinician for personalized guidance.

The body's primary antioxidant, by injection. — Tides