Glutathione Infusion — Detox and Antioxidant

Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant — a tripeptide (glycine, cysteine, glutamate) synthesised in the liver and present in virtually every cell. At IVC Olomouc, reduced glutathione is delivered intravenously at 400 Kč per session, bypassing the significant degradation that occurs when glutathione is taken orally. The clinic has published a detailed article on glutathione — "Glutathion — matka všech antioxidantů" (Glutathione: the mother of all antioxidants) — reflecting its clinical commitment to this therapy for liver detox, free radical neutralisation, and skin clarity. It can be combined with vitamin C for enhanced synergistic antioxidant activity.

Glutathione performs three primary functions in human physiology: it neutralises free radicals and reactive oxygen species; it supports phase II liver detoxification by conjugating toxins for excretion; and it recycles other antioxidants — including vitamins C and E — back to their active forms. Oral glutathione is rapidly degraded by gastrointestinal enzymes into its constituent amino acids before reaching systemic circulation, making intravenous delivery the most reliable route for genuinely raising intracellular glutathione levels. At IVC Olomouc, the glutathione infusion uses reduced glutathione (GSH), the biologically active form, administered in a sterile solution over approximately 30–40 minutes via peripheral IV. The clinic has dedicated educational content on glutathione, indicating that it is not simply listed as a menu item but is actively incorporated into patient education and treatment planning. Patients who may benefit from a standalone glutathione infusion include those with high toxic exposure (occupational chemicals, heavy metals), liver stress from alcohol or medication, chronic inflammatory conditions, skin hyperpigmentation (glutathione's role in melanin regulation has led to its use in skin-brightening contexts), and those undergoing intensive physical training with high oxidative stress. When combined with vitamin C in a single session (available at IVC Olomouc as the Vitamin C + Glutathione Combo at 1 000 Kč), the two antioxidants act synergistically: vitamin C in plasma continuously regenerates glutathione from its oxidised form (GSSG) back to active GSH, while glutathione in turn regenerates vitamin C, creating a mutually reinforcing antioxidant cycle. The standalone 400 Kč session is appropriate for patients seeking targeted detox support, or for those already maintaining a vitamin C regimen who want to add a complementary antioxidant layer.