Rashes Due to Glutathione

Glutathione is a naturally occurring small molecule that is sold as a health and nutrition supplement. According to Dr. Gustavo Bounous, glutathione is found in almost every cell in the human body. It is primarily produced in the liver but is also found in numerous plants. Since glutathione is an antioxidant, it is marketed as improving the immune response and for detoxification and overall health and wellness. It is part of many foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and chances are you ingest some glutathione without taking a supplement. However, when taken in large doses such as those contained in supplements, glutathione therapy may cause some side effects, such as rash.

N-acetly-cysteine

• Healthline.com states that while glutathione itself usually does not cause side effects when taken orally, it is also usually not absorbed very well. Therefore, to raise glutathione levels by enhancing production levels in the liver, many people take glutathione precursors, such as N-acetly-cysteine, to stimulate natural glutathione production. Immune-Health-Solutions-for-you.com warns that N-acetly-cysteine commonly causes rash.

Whey Protein

• One way to avoid the rash caused by N-acetyl-cysteine is to switch glutathione precursors. Whey protein can also boost glutathione production. However, Medicinenet.com suggests that people with allergies to milk proteins should not take whey protein, as it is likely to cause gastric cramping and bloating.

Organ Transplant

• Immune-Health-Solutions-for-you specifically warns people who have received organ transplants that they need to be especially careful about taking glutathione. Certain glutathione supplements, such as whey protein, specifically warn transplant patients about the potential for organ rejection. There have not been any documented cases of glutathione causing organ rejection, but there is concern that boosting your immune system may cause it to attack the foreign organ.