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Glutathione
glutathione pills. Longevity & fitness.
- Verdict
- UnclearThere isn't enough human evidence to say either way.
- How sure
- Rung 1 · UnprovenLab or animal data only, or never directly tested in people.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
None studied
What the evidence shows
Not tested for cancer. In a randomized trial of 40 healthy adults, 500 mg of glutathione twice a day for four weeks didn't change glutathione levels in the blood or markers of oxidative stress.
What to do
No evidence it helps with cancer, and pills may not raise the body's own glutathione. Ask your care team before taking any antioxidant during treatment.
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