What is S-Acetyl L-Glutathione?
S-Acetyl L-Glutathione is the Glutathione attached acetyl function group, which is the most stable form of Glutathione.
What is Glutathione?
Glutathione is a tripeptide compound formed by condensation of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine by peptide bonds.
Top 9 Foods & Supplements to Boost Glutathione
- Milk Thistle
- Whey Protein
- Sulfur Foods
- N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)
- α-Lipoic Acid
- Methylation Nutrients (Vitamins B6, B9, B12, and biotin)
- Selenium
- Vitamins C & E
- Beef Liver
Why not Pure Glutathione
Unfortunately, most Glutathione supplements almost have no bioavailability since the molecule breaks down quickly after oral taken.
In other words, most of the oral dose Glutathione is oxidized before it can be absorbed and used by our cells.
How to solve this problem?
The unique form Glutathione———-S-acetylglutathione
Many studies show the stability of S-acetylglutathione through the intestinal wall and the plasma.
Oral take S-acetylglutathione can increase the total Glutathione and reduced glutathione level in our body significantly.
S-Acetyl-Glutathione Vs Glutathione
| Item | S-Acetyl-L-Glutathione | Glutathione |
| CAS No | 3054-47-5 | 70-18-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H19N3O7S | C10H17N3O6S |
| Molecular Weight | 349.36 | 307.321 |
| Assay | 98%(HPLC) | 98%(HPLC) |
| Appearance | White to Off white fine powder | White to Off white fine powder |
| Stability | stable | unstable |
There was some debate over the bioactivity on oral taken Glutathione.
Some patients use IV therapy on GSH supplements, but it’s very expensive, inconvenient and short lived. So they prefer oral take stable form Glutathione.
S-Acetyl Glutathione is a variation on the widely used reduced, or L-Glutathione.
Briefly speaking, S-Acetyl-L-Glutathione is the Acetly form Glutathione, stable than Glutathione by oral taken.
Where to buy Acetyl L-Glutathione?
Cima can offer both Acetyl L-Glutathione and L-Glutathione, we can also prepare USA warehouse stock if you have fixed demands.
For more information on L-Glutathione, please visit our L-glutathione product page.
