Understanding the Side Effects of Glutathione

Glutathione is an antioxidant that lives within our cells; in fact we must have glutathione to remain alive. When we increase the level of any compound within our bodies there is a chance that we will suffer an adverse effect.

In this article I will be talking about the side effects of glutathione and what you might expect when you start using a supplement to combat a condition that you might be suffering from.

The first thing to keep in mind is that the side effects of glutathione are very infrequent and in most cases the problems that arise are not from taking the supplement itself, they come from taking the supplement in excess. Everyone seems to think if the directions say 1 pill, 3 times per day it would work much faster if they take double or even triple the dose. This is not so, follow the directions and the chance that you will suffer side effects of glutathione are small indeed.

Some people who take glutathione have allergic reactions. Glutathione is produced by the body and in most cases the allergic reaction is caused by other agents within the supplement such as the substance that is used to give the pill shape when molded at the factory. Should you experience an allergic reaction stop taking the supplement and contact your doctor.

In people who have been taking glutathione supplements for a very long time zinc deficiency can arise. Taking a zinc supplement, after talking it over with your doctor, can treat zinc deficiency.

Skin whitening is to some a side effect of glutathione. Those who take the supplement as a treatment for cancer, acne, Parkinson’s, or other medical condition might call the whitening of skin a side effect while others take the supplement for this very purpose. Some rare glutathione side effects reported by this segment of consumers include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Since some using the product for skin whitening report these side effects it only makes sense that those using it for other reasons might experience the same thing.

Other glutathione side effects might be breathing problems or tightness in the chest in those who are experiencing an allergic reaction. Occasionally reports of soreness in the throat have been reported.

Every medication or supplement on the market has caused side effects in some people. There are FDA approved drugs and supplements on the market right now that can have side effects.

• Pramipexole can cause amnesia.
• Propecia can cause breast enlargement in men.
• Celebrex, according to their own website can cause death.
• Testosterone Replacement Therapy has been known to decrease testicle size,
• EvaMist, a treatment for menopause has side effects including cancer, stroke, blood clots, and dementia.
• Chantix helps you quit smoking but some patients have reported changes in mood, behavior, agitation, depression, and suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
• Mefloquine, an anti-malarial can cause visual and auditory hallucinations.
• Enalapril can affect all five of your senses, including loss of taste, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, and dry eyes.
• Plavix side effects include can make it easier for you to bleed.
• Avandia can cause or worsen heart failure and in women it can increase the risk of pregnancy.

This short list contains drugs that many of us take on a daily basis along with the side effects that are reported by the manufacturer them selves. Of course not everyone experiences side effects and the vast majority of people do very well on these products, but he chance is always there.

It is the same with a glutathione supplement.

The side effects of glutathione pale in comparison to those of many of the drugs that we commonly use every day, and as with any drug if you experience an unpleasant side effect consult your doctor immediately.

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