glutathione

noun

glu·​ta·​thi·​one ˌglü-tə-ˈthī-ˌōn 

: a peptide C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S that contains one amino acid residue each of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, that occurs widely in plant and animal tissues, and that plays an important role in biological oxidation-reduction processes and as a coenzyme

Examples of glutathione in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This cutting edge approach to nutrition follows the biomarkers for metabolic health, namely glycogen, glucose, and glutathione. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

The Patch Brand Recovery Patch, $24 This wellness patch, which can be worn before, during and after drinking, uses glutathione, vitamin B12, milk thistle, dihydromyricetin and more to prevent severe hangovers. —Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024

This could be extra vitamin C (1,000 mg), glutathione, or even Chaga mushroom extract. —Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024

Asparagus provides glutathione, a potent antioxidant. —Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary gluta- (from glutamic acid) + thi- + -one

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

glutathione

noun

glu·​ta·​thi·​one ˌglüt-ə-ˈthī-ˌōn 

: a peptide C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S that contains one amino acid residue each of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, that occurs widely in plant and animal tissues, and that plays an important role in biological oxidation-reduction processes and as a coenzyme