glutathione

noun

UK /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪəʊn/

US /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪoʊn/

A tiny helper in your body that keeps your cells safe and healthy.

Eating fruits and vegetables can help your body make more glutathione.

SYNONYMS

antioxidant tripeptide thiol compound reducing agent

RELATED WORDS

antioxidant liver cell detoxification cysteine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A substance used in skin care products to lighten skin color.

Some creams contain glutathione to even out skin tone.

3. A marker doctors measure to check how well the liver is working.

The doctor checked his glutathione levels during the liver test.

4. A molecule studied in labs for its role in protecting cells from damage.

Researchers added glutathione to the sample to prevent oxidation.