Produced in the liver, glutathione is involved in: Neutralizing free radicals Detoxifying heavy metals and toxins Supporting immune function Regenerating other antioxidants like vitamins C and E Maintaining mitochondrial (energy-producing) function In skin health, glutathione works in three main ways: Reduces oxidative stress that causes inflammation and cellular damage Supports liver detoxification, which helps clear toxins and hormones that may contribute to acne Modulates melanin production by influencing the enzyme tyrosinase, potentially reducing hyperpigmentation When combined with vitamin C, glutathione becomes even more effective
Skin Biology and Dermatological Research GHK-Cu skin research represents the most extensively published application area
Statements Author contributions AnP: Data curation, Investigation, Methodology, Writing original draft, Writing review & editing
Practical take For clinicians, this reinforces a more nuanced approach: Match the drug to the patient profile Look beyond average weight loss alone Consider tolerability, adherence, comorbidities, access, and long-term strategy The obesity pipeline is getting deeperand that is good news for patients