Puritan's Pride Glutathione (Reduced) 500 mg comes in a bottle of 30 capsules, a supplement delivering the body's best-known self-made antioxidant specifically in its reduced form. The word reduced on the label is not a secondary descriptor but the whole point of the product, because glutathione only performs its antioxidant job while it is in that form. The bottle is aimed at anyone supporting cellular defence and liver detoxification pathways, and at anyone wanting a short cycle before committing to a larger bottle.
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a tripeptide made of three amino acids, glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, built inside the body's own cells across two consecutive enzymatic steps. It is classed as a water-soluble antioxidant and is particularly concentrated in liver cells, since the liver is the first site where foreign compounds are processed.
Benefits of glutathione
- Neutralising free radicals: Glutathione donates an electron to unstable molecules and halts the oxidation chain inside the cell.
- Liver pathway support: Glutathione takes part in the hepatic conjugation phase that makes fat-soluble compounds excretable.
- Post-exertion muscle support: Free radical production rises in muscle tissue during heavy physical effort.
- Recycling other antioxidants: Glutathione helps return vitamin C and vitamin E to their working form after they are spent.
- Cellular immune support: Lymphocytes need a reduced internal environment in order to divide and do their work.
- Skin radiance support: Oxidative stress is linked to the breakdown of collagen fibres in the skin layers.
How glutathione works in the body
The glutathione molecule carries a thiol group (SH) on the sulphur atom of its cysteine residue, and that group is where all the action happens. The thiol donates an electron to a free radical, turning glutathione into its oxidised form GSSG in which two molecules are joined, and the enzyme glutathione reductase then restores it to the reduced form using NADPH. The ratio of reduced to oxidised glutathione inside the cell is the actual yardstick used to measure oxidative stress.
What makes this formula different
Puritan's Pride supplies glutathione in its reduced form at 500 mg, a high dose among oral glutathione supplements. The distinction between reduced and oxidised is the substantive difference rather than a verbal one: the reduced form is ready to donate an electron immediately, while the oxidised form is the spent product of that reaction and needs an enzyme plus reducing power before it works again. The capsule breaks apart in the stomach without compression, and 30 capsules represent a one-month cycle at one capsule daily.
Who is this product for?
- Anyone supporting liver detoxification pathways.
- Athletes tracking recovery after heavy physical loads.
- Anyone living or working in a high-pollution or exhaust-heavy environment.
- Anyone wanting to try a one-month bottle before moving to a larger size.
How to use
Take one capsule of reduced glutathione daily, preferably with a meal. A steady supply of cysteine and vitamin C is associated with keeping glutathione in its reduced form inside the cell.
Product details
- Form: capsules.
- Dose: 500 mg reduced glutathione.
- Count: 30 capsules.
- Brand: Puritan's Pride, United States.
Frequently asked questions
What does reduced mean on a glutathione label?
Reduced refers to the form of glutathione carrying a free thiol group able to donate an electron. The oxidised form is the finished product of that reaction and must be reduced again inside the cell before it can work.
What is the difference between glutathione and N-acetyl cysteine?
Glutathione is the complete finished molecule with all three of its amino acids. N-acetyl cysteine is a source of cysteine, the rate-limiting link in glutathione synthesis inside the cell.
Does the body make its own glutathione?
Yes, the body's cells build glutathione from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. Its stores tend to decline with age and with a rising oxidative load on the cell.
Cautions
- Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
- Consult a physician when taking chronic medication.
- Not to be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
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Yes. Everything is imported from the United States, the United Kingdom and Turkey, and the Best Before date is printed on each product page.
How long does delivery take?
One to two working days, to every governorate in Jordan.
What does delivery cost?
Free on orders over 29 JOD. Below that, a small delivery fee applies, which our team confirms with you when the order is placed.
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Can I return a product?
Yes. Our policy is deliberately flexible: if the product is not right for you, for any reason, you get a full refund including the delivery fee. Details in our Refund Policy.
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