When to increase dose Consider increasing if: Minimal response after 4-6 weeks at current dose No side effects at current dose Current dose below the higher end of recommended range Goals not being met with conservative approach Increase gradually, typically by 25-50% at a time
For musculoskeletal, joint, and systemic inflammation indications, the subcutaneous injection is the clinically preferred route
One study found that a 2% concentration of a glutathione cream improved the melanin index (a measure of melanin in skin) on dark spots when used twice a day for 10 weeks
Glutathione also possesses certain antiaging properties
For pain management, Thymosin Alpha-1 proves valuable in autoimmune-driven inflammation, chronic fatigue syndromes, and conditions where immune dysregulation contributes to tissue damage
It may not be effective to take glutathione by mouth, as it is thought that glutathione may be broken down by enzymes in the stomach