The maintenance phase sustains what you have built with fewer injections
The core issue with oral glutathione is that the intestinal mucosa and liver metabolize a substantial portion of ingested GSH before it ever reaches systemic circulation
Yes, your skin will gradually return to its natural shade if you stop taking glutathione
Since our proteomic study suggested mitochondrial alterations following HC treatment, and considering the recent hypothesis of Simeone (Simeone, 2025) that HC might interact with key cellular antioxidant systems, mitochondrial function was further investigated through oxygen consumption rate (OCR), extracellular acidification rate (ECAR), mitochondrial membrane potential, mitochondrial network morphology, ROS production and GSH/GSSG ratio
(PubMed) Henchcliffe C, Beal MF
Initial Boost For individuals new to IV-glutathione infusions, starting with a more frequent schedule is often recommended