Glutathione IV

A 30-minute intravenous infusion of glutathione, the body's most abundant intracellular antioxidant. Glutathione is a tripeptide (glutamate, cysteine, glycine) that plays a central role in neutralising free radicals, supporting detoxification pathways in the liver, and maintaining cellular redox balance. Intravenous delivery achieves blood levels far exceeding what oral glutathione supplementation can produce.

Glutathione is often described as the body's master antioxidant — a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine that is present in virtually every cell. It serves three critical functions: neutralising reactive oxygen species and free radicals, conjugating toxins in the liver for excretion (Phase II detoxification), and recycling other antioxidants like vitamins C and E back to their active forms. The challenge with oral glutathione supplementation is bioavailability. The molecule is a peptide, and like most peptides, it is broken down by digestive enzymes and acidic conditions in the stomach before it can be meaningfully absorbed. Liposomal formulations improve oral bioavailability somewhat, but intravenous delivery bypasses the gut entirely, allowing the full dose to reach the bloodstream and be distributed to cells throughout the body. At Higher Health, glutathione IV infusions are administered over approximately 30 minutes. The clinic uses reduced glutathione (GSH), the biologically active form that can immediately participate in antioxidant and detoxification reactions upon reaching target tissues. Clients seeking glutathione infusions at Higher Health typically have one of several goals: supporting liver detoxification capacity (relevant for those with environmental chemical exposure, medications that stress the liver, or recovering from periods of high alcohol consumption), enhancing skin radiance (glutathione's role in melanin regulation is well-documented in dermatological research), supporting immune function through maintaining optimal redox balance, and general anti-ageing through reduction of oxidative cellular damage. Dr. Tara Campbell ND and the Higher Health team assess glutathione needs during the initial consultation and may recommend standalone sessions or glutathione as an add-on to Myers' Cocktail or other IV protocols. Complimentary red light therapy is available during the infusion, combining photobiomodulation with antioxidant support.