Javed Akhtar Javed Akhtar Asked 8 months ago

Does l glutathione cause weight gain?

I've been recommended L-Glutathione for its antioxidant properties and skin benefits. However, I'm also worried about putting on weight. Does L-Glutathione cause weight gain? I'm trying to maintain my current weight.

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Usha Sharma Usha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I tried taking these glutathione pills for skin glow but honestly, they made me feel very bloated and heavy. I stopped them and went back to my daily amla juice and haldi milk. Natural things never cause such uncomfortable weight or bloating issues.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Don't worry, glutathione is just an antioxidant and shouldn't cause any real weight gain. Just drink plenty of water and eat clean, it will pass.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I was actually reading about this on a dermatology forum yesterday because everyone wants that 'glow' nowadays. Most dermatologists say glutathione doesn't impact fat metabolism, so direct weight gain shouldn't happen. Has anyone here actually gained real fat from it, or is it just bloating?

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I can only share what happened to me when I took glutathione for three months. I didn't see any change in my weight scale at all, it remained exactly the same. However, everyone's body reacts differently to these skin supplements.

Vijay Mallya Vijay Mallya Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please be very careful with glutathione, especially the high-dose injections or pills. I had a bad reaction with liver enzyme fluctuation and unexplained water retention that looked like weight gain. Do not take this without getting proper liver tests and a doctor's prescription.

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Sandeep Verma Sandeep Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand why you are worried about this, because even I freak out about every small physical change when starting a new supplement. Glutathione doesn't medically cause fat gain, but it can cause mild bloating or water weight in some people. Try not to stress, but stop taking it if you feel uneasy.

Arvinder Singh Arvinder Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Any sudden weight gain after starting antioxidant therapy should not be ignored. It is crucial to get your thyroid and renal parameters checked to ensure your body is processing the supplement correctly. Please consult a qualified medical practitioner rather than guessing.

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