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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 3 7:09am | Replies (29)
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@sueinmn

This is a very good question "Have you heard if the pill form is just as effective"
Arlo (@equanimous) or Brad (@bradzepfan) or @scoop, is anyone up for doing a little research for us? I would do it, but just got back from a 12 day road trip and am "up to my eyeballs" trying to catch up!
Thanks,
Sue

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Nov 11, 2023

I believe the issue with taking Glutathione orally is that it is considered very difficult to absorb. You will find references like this:
As demonstrated in several earlier studies, oral administration of glutathione does not lead to high enough serum concentration to be of any therapeutic value at all due to extremely poor absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
This is why the option of IV talked about. Some oral forms of it claim to be more absorbable than others.

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AZ | @equanimous | Nov 11, 2023

Be happy to help, Sue!
According to WedMD, "People also take glutathione to try to treat weakened immune systems or infertility, as well as many other conditions...taking glutathione by mouth does not appear to be an effective way to get it into your body. It is thought that glutathione may be broken down by enzymes in the stomach."

Here is the link: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/glutathione-uses-risks

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