Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solgar
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Solgar with 1 active ingredient. 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 Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg by Solgar
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: L-Glutathione at 250 mg per capsule. Glutathione is a naturally occurring compound made from three amino acids — it's an antioxidant your cells produce on their own, but levels can drop with age and certain health conditions.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients (microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica) that help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for L-Glutathione is mixed and often limited. It's rated possibly effective for reducing nerve damage (neurotoxicity) caused by the cancer drug cisplatin, but the data for other common uses — fatty liver disease, Alzheimer's disease, athletic performance, and cataracts — is insufficient to say whether it actually works.
If you're considering it for cisplatin-related nerve damage, that's worth discussing with your oncologist; for other uses, the science isn't settled yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Oral L-Glutathione appears generally well tolerated in the short term, though long-term safety data is limited. The safety notes flag that you should avoid this supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor says otherwise, because there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in those windows.
One caution: if you have asthma and ever encounter inhaled (nebulized) glutathione — a different form — it can narrow airways and cause shortness of breath or cough; this oral capsule doesn't carry that risk.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for L-Glutathione with any medications. You're clear on the drug-interaction front — but that's not a green light to start without talking to your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have asthma.
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.
If you're looking at glutathione for cisplatin-related nerve damage, this may be worth a conversation with your cancer doctor. For other uses, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say it'll help.
Since it has no documented drug interactions, it's unlikely to clash with your medications — but run your full medication list past your doctor or pharmacist before you start, and skip it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless you've checked with them first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 28, 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
General information
Key facts about Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033984013513 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 28, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 201293 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg by Solgar, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutathione | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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General Statements
Glutathione is a sulfur-containing peptide made up of three amino acids: Glutamic acid, Cysteine and Glycine. It is an important water-soluble antioxidant that plays a role in protecting the body from free radical oxidative stress, which can lead to premature aging of cells. It also acts in amino acid transport pathways.
Since 1947
Free form Antioxidant support
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2017 Solgar, Inc.
General
SOLGB71350 02D
Formulation
Non-GMO Gluten, wheat & dairy free
Suitable for vegans
Free of: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Yeast, Sugar, Sodium, Artificial Flavor, Sweetener, Preservatives and Color.
Seals/Symbols
GF Certified Gluten-free K Parve
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetable capsule up to two times daily, between meals or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formula
Solgar’s KOF-K certification #K-1250
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Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg by Solgar label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg by Solgar
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Glutathione
No knowninteractions
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant your body makes naturally, and many people take it as a supplement hoping for skin, detox, or anti-aging benefit...
L-Glutathione monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg by Solgar Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg, from the product label.
Solgar
See all Solgar products- Name
- Solgar, Inc.
- Street Address
- 500 Willow Tree Road
- City
- Leonia
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07605
- Phone Number
- 1-877-765-4274
- Web Address
- www.solgar.com
Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg by Solgar: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Reduced L-Glutathione 250 mg'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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
- 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
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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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