Overall wellness
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Physician-prescribed · San Francisco telehealth
Glutathione Injections in San Francisco
Glutathione is the antioxidant your body relies on most, found in nearly every cell. Learn how it works, why levels drop, how injections compare with capsules and whether it may fit your goals, starting with a free telehealth consult.
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First step
Free consult by telehealth
Prescribed by
Board-certified M.D.
How it's used
Small injection at home
Delivered
Shipped to your home
The basics
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is an antioxidant made of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. Your body makes it in nearly every cell, with especially high levels in the liver.
Its main job is protecting your cells from oxidative stress, the wear caused by free radicals from normal metabolism, exercise, illness and the environment.
Because so many things can lower your levels, glutathione has become one of the most requested options for overall wellness and healthy aging.
How glutathione works
- Antioxidant defense. Glutathione neutralizes free radicals that damage cells.
- Recycling. It helps regenerate other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E.
- Liver support. It helps the liver process and clear substances from the body.
Glutathione is one of several options in our peptide therapy program.
Common reasons
Why people ask about glutathione
Here are the goals patients most often bring up. Individual results vary.
Energy
For people who feel run down.
Skin
For people interested in antioxidant support for their skin.
Recovery
For active people who train hard.
Immune support
For people interested in how their body defends itself.
Healthy aging
For people thinking long term about how they age.
What researchers have looked at
Glutathione has been studied for decades. Researchers have looked at its role in oxidative stress, liver health, immune function, skin and healthy aging, and studies have found that supplementing with glutathione raises glutathione levels in the body.
Your options
Glutathione injections vs. capsules
People researching glutathione usually compare injections with capsules, and many also ask about NAD+. Here is how they compare.
What we offer
Glutathione injections
What it is
Glutathione prepared by a pharmacy for you
Delivery
Goes directly into your body
How it's used
Small injection at home
Oversight
Prescribed and guided by a physician
At the store
Glutathione capsules
What it is
Over-the-counter supplements
Delivery
Partly broken down during digestion
Strength
Varies by brand
Keep in mind
No medical review of your goals or health
Often paired
NAD+
What it is
A coenzyme every cell uses to make energy
Main interest
Cellular energy and mental sharpness
How it's used
Small injection at home
Learn more
What to expect
How glutathione therapy works at TruSpine
- 01
Book your free consult
Choose a time online. Your telehealth consult has no cost and no obligation.
- 02
Meet with Dr. Supreet Shah
By telehealth, you go over your wellness and energy goals and whether glutathione may fit. Then you complete a short intake with your health history and medications.
- 03
Physician review
Dr. Crystal Broussard, M.D. reviews your intake, orders labs only if needed, and decides whether glutathione is appropriate for you.
- 04
Delivered to your door
If prescribed, glutathione ships to your home from a pharmacy. Dr. Broussard provides instructions for your dose and schedule.
Prefer to meet in person?
Visit us in North Waterfront (50 Francisco St) or Telegraph Hill (150 Lombard St). Call (415) 421-1115 to book your consult at either San Francisco clinic.
Your care team
You meet with Dr. Shah. A board-certified M.D. prescribes.
Your free telehealth consult is with Dr. Supreet Shah. Because glutathione requires a prescription, a physician makes the medical decision.
Step 1: your free consult
Dr. Supreet Shah
DC, MS, CCSP · TruSpine clinic director
You meet with Dr. Shah by video to talk through your goals and whether glutathione may fit. He then sends you a short health intake.
Step 2: physician review
Dr. Crystal Broussard
M.D. · Board certified in internal medicine
Dr. Broussard reviews your intake, decides whether glutathione is appropriate, and handles any prescription, dose and follow-up. She does not take bookings directly. She is licensed in all 50 states.
About Dr. Broussard →Safety
Is glutathione right for you?
Tell your physician if you
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
- Have asthma
- Are being treated for cancer
- Take prescription medications
- Have had an allergic reaction to a medication or supplement
Possible side effects
The most commonly reported is redness, soreness or itching where it is injected.
Call 911 for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, chest pain or a severe reaction.
About compounded glutathione
Injectable glutathione is compounded for individual patients by prescription. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your physician will explain what that means before you decide.
Be careful buying peptides online. “Research peptides” give you no way to verify what you are getting.
FAQs
Glutathione questions, answered
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is an antioxidant made of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. Your body makes it naturally, and it is found in nearly every cell. It is often called the body's master antioxidant.
What is glutathione used for?
People most often ask about it for overall wellness, energy, skin, recovery and healthy aging.
How do I get started at TruSpine?
Book a free telehealth consult with Dr. Supreet Shah. After your consult you complete a short intake, and Dr. Crystal Broussard, M.D. reviews it and decides whether glutathione is appropriate for you.
How does glutathione work?
Glutathione neutralizes free radicals, the unstable molecules that cause oxidative stress. It also recycles other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and helps the liver process and clear substances from the body.
Why do glutathione levels drop?
Your glutathione levels can be lowered by age, stress, illness, poor sleep, alcohol and environmental exposures. That is one reason people ask about adding it back.
How is glutathione taken?
Glutathione is a small injection that you do at home. Dr. Broussard sets your dose and schedule, and you get clear instructions.
Why not just take a glutathione capsule?
Glutathione taken by mouth is partly broken down during digestion. An injection delivers it directly, which is why many people choose it.
Can glutathione help my skin?
Glutathione's antioxidant activity is one reason people ask about it for skin health. Let us know at your consult if skin is one of your goals.
Can I combine glutathione with NAD+?
Many patients ask about pairing glutathione with NAD+ injections. Dr. Broussard will review whether a combination makes sense for you.
Is glutathione FDA-approved?
No. Injectable glutathione is not an FDA-approved medication. When prescribed, it is prepared by a compounding pharmacy for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Dr. Broussard will explain what that means before you decide.
How long does it take to notice a difference?
It varies from person to person. Dr. Broussard will set a time frame for checking in on your goals.
What are the side effects?
The most commonly reported are redness, soreness or itching where it is injected. Tell your provider about anything unusual.
How much does glutathione cost?
It depends on your dose and how long you use it. We will go over the exact cost during your free consult, before you decide anything. Insurance usually does not cover it.
Who should not use glutathione?
It is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your physician approves it. Tell your physician if you have asthma, are being treated for cancer, have had an allergic reaction to glutathione or take prescription medications.
Is glutathione a peptide?
Yes. It is a tripeptide, a chain of three amino acids, which is why it is part of our peptide therapy program.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Prescriptions are issued only when a physician determines they are appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Individual results vary.
Curious whether glutathione is right for you?
Book a free telehealth consult. There is no cost and no obligation, and you can do it from home.