No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Based on 1 of 2 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Liposomal Glutathione Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Liposomal Glutathione is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, skin lightening or brightening, detoxification support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “BioGlute Proprietary Blend of Glutathione and Essential Phospholipids” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (375 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 2 active ingredients: Setria Glutathione and a proprietary blend combining glutathione with essential phospholipids. Glutathione is an antioxidant your body makes naturally — it's involved in protecting cells and supporting liver function.

The liposomal delivery system (using phospholipids and olive oil) is designed to help your body absorb it better than standard oral glutathione. The inactive ingredients are gelatin capsule material, extra virgin olive oil, and beeswax.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Glutathione's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Glutathione for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence is mixed. Glutathione appears possibly effective for reducing nerve damage (neurotoxicity) caused by the chemotherapy drug cisplatin.

For other uses — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and cataracts — the evidence isn't established in our data. That doesn't mean it doesn't work for those purposes, just that the science isn't conclusive yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutathione

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oral glutathione appears generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety data is limited. When it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety information — the data advises caution and avoidance unless your doctor advises otherwise.

One note: inhaled glutathione can narrow airways and cause shortness of breath or cough in people with asthma, but this product is a softgel capsule taken by mouth, so that particular concern doesn't apply here.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutathione

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check in this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Liposomal Glutathione might be worth considering if you're interested in antioxidant support or have concerns about cisplatin-related nerve damage, but evidence is limited for most other uses. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have asthma, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially since long-term safety data is thin.

Check with your own healthcare provider about whether it fits your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Liposomal Glutathione, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539978443
Net contents 45 Softgel Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 230498
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
310539978443
IngredientAmount% DV
Setria Glutathione250 mg--
BioGlute Proprietary Blend of Glutathione and Essential Phospholipids375 mg--
Phospholipid complex125 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, extra virgin Olive Oil, Beeswax

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with meals, or as directed by your health professional.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before using this product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Contains: Soy

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

BioGlute is a registered trademark of Essential Nutraceuticals, LLC Setria is a registered trademark of KYOWA HAKKO BIO Co., Ltd.

Formulation

Gluten-free, Non-GMO

Supports antioxidant defenses and detoxification

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our manufacturing excellence

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

BioGlute Proprietary Blend of Glutathione and Essential Phospholipids

375 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Extra virgin Olive Oil, Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Liposomal Glutathione. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Liposomal Glutathione, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
Street Address
600 Boyce Road
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Phone Number
1.800.245.4440
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Liposomal Glutathione by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Liposomal Glutathione. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Liposomal Glutathione contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is Setria Glutathione?
It's a form of glutathione, an antioxidant your body naturally produces. In this product it's included to support cellular protection and antioxidant defense.
Is this liposomal form better absorbed than regular glutathione?
The liposomal delivery system — using phospholipids and olive oil — is designed to improve absorption compared to standard oral glutathione, but we don't have absorption comparison data on file to confirm the magnitude of that difference.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information to recommend it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it in either situation.
Does this product have any fillers?
The inactive ingredients are gelatin capsule material, extra virgin olive oil, and beeswax — all used to form and deliver the softgel.
Will this help with fatty liver disease or Alzheimer disease?
The evidence isn't conclusive. For fatty liver disease and Alzheimer disease, there's insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether glutathione helps — the science just isn't settled yet.

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Liposomal Glutathione label
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The Full Monographs Behind Liposomal Glutathione’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Liposomal Glutathione's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Glutathione 1 reference
  1. Marrades RM, Roca J, Barbera JA, et al. Nebulized glutathione induces bronchoconstriction in patients with mild asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1997;156(2 Pt 1):425-30. PubMed

See these in context on the Glutathione monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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