The Solgar L-Glutathione 50mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 50mg of reduced L-glutathione per phytocapsule. The package contains 30 phytocapsules, i.e. a stock for one month with the recommended dose of one capsule per day.
It is aimed at adults who want to include glutathione in their daily routine in a simple, mono-component form, without additional vitamins or metals, and those who prefer a small package to try a preparation before committing to a larger one.
Glutathione is neither a vitamin nor a metal. It is a tripeptidyl, i.e. a short chain of three amino acids: glutaminic acid, cysteine and glycine. The organism itself synthesizes it, mainly in the liver, and we find it in almost all cells. The key to its structure is cysteine, the only one of the three amino acids that carries a free thiol group, i.e. a sulfur atom with a hydrogen.
It is precisely this thiol group that is the reason why glutathione exists in two forms. In the reduced form, symbolized by GSH, the thiol group is free. In the oxidized form, GSSG, two molecules have joined together via a disulfide bond. The ratio of the two forms within the cell is one of the most studied quantities in cellular biochemistry. This preparation explicitly states reduced glutathione, i.e. the GSH form. Amino acids and peptides do not have approved health claims in the European Union, so here we describe what the substance is and how it is structured, without attributing a specific effect to it.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the preparation is positioned as follows:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. Glutathione does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and remains a subject of research, so it cannot be accompanied by a promise of effect on the liver, on the elimination of substances or on any health condition.
The composition is one of the simplest you can encounter: one active ingredient and only three excipients. There are no vitamins, metals, extracts or accompanying amino acids. This means that the preparation can be added to an existing supplement regimen without changing anything else in the daily intake.
The shell is of plant origin, made from hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The other excipients are microcrystalline cellulose as a bulking agent and vegetable stearate magnesium as an anti-caking agent. The Solgar statement indicates that the product contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy products, nor preservatives, sweeteners, artificial fragrances or colorants. The guideline for taking it between meals, with juice or water, is also characteristic of this preparation and differs from most supplements taken with food.
It suits adults who already know glutathione and want a clean, mono-component form of it. It suits those who already take many supplements and want to add another ingredient without overlaps. It suits those who prefer small one-month packages, and those who follow a vegetarian diet, as the shell does not contain gelatin of animal origin.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Any issue related to the liver or any other condition requires evaluation by a doctor.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: L-glutathione (reduced) 50mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (phytocapsule shell), vegetable stearate magnesium (anti-caking agent).
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial fragrances and colorants.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: one phytocapsule per day, with juice or water, between meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the 30 phytocapsule package lasts for 30 days, i.e. exactly one month. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have any health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One phytocapsule per day, with juice or water. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
The producer recommends taking it between meals, not with food.
It means the GSH form, in which the thiol group of cysteine is free, as opposed to the oxidized form GSSG.
With one capsule per day, it lasts exactly 30 days.
It consists of glutaminic acid, cysteine and glycine. It is a tripeptidyl, i.e. a chain of three amino acids.
No. Glutathione does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and its role remains a subject of research.
The shell is of plant origin and the product is declared to be free of dairy products. Always check the packaging label.
Complex preparations combine vitamins and trace elements in one formula. Here there is only glutathione, in a dose of 50mg per capsule.
* Glutathione does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The references to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: L-glutathione (enhanced) 50mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (phytocapsule shell), vegetable magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent).
Free from: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: one phytocapsule daily, with juice or water, between meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the pack of 30 phytocapsules is sufficient for 30 days, i.e. for exactly one month. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have any health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
