S-Acetyl L-Glutathione Benefits and Uses

Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in your body. It is comprised of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine. Glutathione is a very important antioxidant that helps to protect your cells against damage from toxins and stress. It is an essential part of the glutathione system and is vital for maintaining and supporting a healthy brain and body.

With S-Acetyl L-Glutathione, the acetyl group protects the compound against oxidation so that it remains stable and is able to improve reduced glutathione (GSH) levels much more than regular Glutathione supplements.

S-Acetyl L-Glutathione is known by a number of alternative names, including:

• (2S)-2-Amino-4-{[(1R)-1-[(carboxymethyl)carbamoyl]-2-sulfanylethyl]carbamoyl}butanoic acid
• Glutathione
• Gluthathione
• S-ALG
• SAL-G
• SALG

Scientific Consensus

Glutathione is a naturally-produced antioxidant made in the liver. It is also found in a variety of food sources. When taken as a dietary supplement, it is typically used for its antioxidant effects. S-Acetyl L-Glutathione offers an improved version in terms of the efficacy and absorption of this compound, due to the additional acetyl- group.

SAL-G is considered possibly safe for use by most people when taken at the recommended serving size.

Warning: There is not enough research about the safety of S-Acetyl L-Glutathione for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not use this supplement if you have any underlying medical conditions – especially persons with asthma.