Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Glutathione

Glutathione is a small protein composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamate and glycine. It is an essential molecule for the health of all cells, particularly in the liver, which produces most of the body's glutathione stores. It is involved in many biochemical reactions and is especially important for detoxif…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 102× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Glutathione is a small protein composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamate and glycine. It is an essential molecule for the health of all cells, particularly in the liver, which produces most of the body's glutathione stores. It is involved in many biochemical reactions and is especially important for detoxification and the immune system. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. It is also important for a healthy inflammatory response, as well as liver, brain and skin health. Glutathione can be found in several foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and meats, and can also be taken as a supplement. Increasing glutathione levels in the body can improve overall health and well-being.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 102 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Glutathione, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.