Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Asked 9 months ago

Does l-glutathione cause weight gain?

I'm looking into L-glutathione for its antioxidant and skin-brightening effects, but I'm very mindful of my weight. I gained some after my last pregnancy. Does L-glutathione cause weight gain? I really don't want to add more kilos.

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Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I had a bad experience with high-dose glutathione pills where I got terrible abdominal bloating and felt like I gained weight instantly. My doctor said it was water retention and immediately made me stop them. Please check with a qualified dermatologist or physician before taking these.

Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

In our times, we never had these modern capsules for skin and beauty. From what I have seen of life, these synthetic supplements only cause unusual side effects like swelling or bloating. Trust your normal home food and stay active, that is enough for health.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I can only share my personal experience of taking glutathione for three months. I did not observe any change in my weight or body fat during this period. However, everyone's body reacts differently to skin supplements.

Mini Varghese Mini Varghese Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

From a clinical standpoint, glutathione has no components that can trigger adipose tissue growth or fat storage. If you feel any unusual bloating or swelling, it could be a mild allergic response. It is always wise to consult your healthcare provider to be absolutely sure.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, l-glutathione does not cause weight gain; there is absolutely no medical link between this antioxidant and fat accumulation. If you are gaining weight, it is likely due to your diet, stress, or lifestyle. Stop blaming the supplement and look at your daily habits.

Shubha Ranade Shubha Ranade Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I have seen this question pop up multiple times in our wellness forums. Glutathione does not cause weight gain; any minor weight change is usually just water retention or digestive bloating in the first few days. Keep your meals simple and light.

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Pooja Nair Pooja Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No, l-glutathione does not cause any weight gain. It is safe and does not affect body fat.

Riddhi Rao Riddhi Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I was looking to buy glutathione last month and had the exact same doubt about weight gain. It turns out it's completely calorie-free, so it won't make you fat at all. Just stick to healthy food and don't worry about this!

Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

If you are experiencing sudden weight gain, please get a thyroid and hormone test done instead of guessing about glutathione. Often, underlying issues like hypothyroidism are the main cause of weight fluctuations. Regular checkups with your doctor are very important.

Gaurav Kohli Gaurav Kohli Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan, maine bhi check kiya tha aur isse koi weight gain nahi hota na. Ye toh sirf skin clearing aur detox ke liye use hota hai. Agar weight badh raha hai toh sweet items aur unhealthy snacking check karo apni.

Sanjay Juneja Sanjay Juneja Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I completely understand how stressful it is to notice any body changes when trying a new supplement, as I've been there myself. Glutathione doesn't medically cause weight gain, but the anxiety of it can make us overthink. Take a deep breath and consult your doctor to put your mind at ease.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Listen, there is no need to panic about glutathione causing weight gain. It is just a tripeptide antioxidant that our liver also produces naturally. Just make sure you are buying a genuine brand and not taking crazy high dosages without reason.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, when we start a new supplement for skin or health, we worry so much about unwanted side effects like weight gain. From what I know, glutathione doesn't impact your weight at all. Just take care of your general diet and try not to worry too much.

Siddharth Patil Siddharth Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, skin glow ke liye log glutathione lete hain aur fir bloating dekh kar darr jaate hain. Actually, it is not real fat weight, just mild digestion issue ho sakta hai. Keep drinking water and check with your doc once.

Kriti Kapoor Kriti Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the weight gain rumors! Glutathione is just an antioxidant and doesn't contain calories to make you gain fat. It might cause temporary bloating in some people, but it's nothing to worry about.

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