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Dietary supplement

Liposomal Glutathione Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Encapsulations

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

Liposomal Glutathione is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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 Pure Encapsulations

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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “BioGlute Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (375 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “essential Phospholipids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This softgel contains 3 active ingredients. Glutathione is an antioxidant your body makes naturally; Setria is a branded form of the same molecule.

Together with a phospholipid complex (a fat-based wrapper designed to help your body absorb the glutathione better), these make up the active part of the supplement. The capsule itself is gelatin, and it's suspended in extra virgin olive oil and beeswax.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports antioxidant defenses and detoxification.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Glutathione (the active ingredient here in two forms) is possibly effective for reducing nerve damage caused by the cancer drug cisplatin. For other uses — fatty liver disease, Alzheimer's disease, athletic performance, and cataracts — there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.

The liposomal delivery (the phospholipid wrapping) is meant to help your body absorb it better, but that's a formulation choice rather than a claim we can verify from our data.

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 is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we don't have solid long-term safety data. Important: there isn't enough reliable safety information to know whether it's safe in pregnancy, so it's best avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise.

During breastfeeding, caution and avoidance are advised due to insufficient safety data. One note: if you have asthma, inhaled (nebulized) glutathione can narrow airways and cause shortness of breath or cough — but this product is a softgel, not inhaled, so that risk 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 for the ingredients we could check in this product. We weren't able to check Phospholipid Complex, so if you're on any medications, confirm your specific drugs below before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Liposomal Glutathione may be worth considering if you're looking for antioxidant support or have been exposed to cisplatin, though the evidence for most other uses isn't solid yet. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

No interactions with medications are documented, but run your specific drugs through the tool on this page to confirm.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 7, 2019.

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 Pure Encapsulations
Barcode (UPC) 766298014777
Net contents 30 Softgel Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 7, 2019
DSLD ID 184661
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 Pure Encapsulations, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
766298014777
IngredientAmount% DV
Glutathione0 NP--
Setria250 mg--
Phospholipid Complex125 mg--
BioGlute Proprietary Blend375 mg--
essential Phospholipids0 NP--

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

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Contains soy

General Statements

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Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.

Supports antioxidant defenses and detoxification

Formulation

Gluten-free & Non-GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Contains soy

Brand IP Statement(s)

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

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

v4 code: LSG3

See for yourself

Liposomal Glutathione by Pure Encapsulations label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Liposomal Glutathione by Pure Encapsulations

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

Serving size1 Softgel Capsule(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 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

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 Pure Encapsulations 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.

Pure Encapsulations

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Name
Pure Encapsulations
Street Address
490 Boston Post Road
City
Sudbury
State
MA
Phone Number
1-800-753-2277
Web Address
www.PureEncapsulations.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Liposomal Glutathione by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions

Does Liposomal Glutathione by Pure Encapsulations 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.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information for either pregnancy or breastfeeding. The data advises avoiding it in pregnancy unless your doctor says it's okay, and using caution or avoiding it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're planning pregnancy or nursing.
Does glutathione actually work for anti-aging or energy?
We don't have reliable evidence for those uses. Glutathione is possibly effective for nerve damage from cisplatin chemotherapy, but for athletic performance, aging, liver disease, Alzheimer's, and cataracts, the evidence isn't established yet in our data.
What does the phospholipid complex do?
It's a fat-based wrapper designed to help your body absorb the glutathione better — that's the idea behind 'liposomal' delivery. We don't have interaction data for the phospholipid complex itself, so if you're concerned about that ingredient specifically, mention it to your pharmacist.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Oral glutathione is generally well tolerated. The one adverse effect we have on file applies only to inhaled (nebulized) glutathione — it can cause airway narrowing and breathing trouble in people with asthma — but this is a softgel you swallow, so that doesn't apply here.
Can I take this long-term?
Short-term use appears generally well tolerated, but we don't have solid long-term safety data, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it regularly for months or years.

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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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