Liposomal Glutathione vs NAC
Short answer: Overall, Liposomal Glutathione gets more positive reports (78% vs 54%).
Liposomal Glutathione has 0 meta-analyses and 2 randomized trials on PubMed; NAC has 387 and 767.
Based on 34 reports about Liposomal Glutathione and 2,058 about NAC. Not medical advice.
| Liposomal Glutathione Supplement | NAC Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 78%helped9 reports · few reports | 54%helped947 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Research | CResearch: Limited | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 2 | 387 / 767 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Mood % reporting improvement | — | 65% (323) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 90% (301) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | — | 81% (170) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | — | 73% (91) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 71% (48) |
| Common side effects | stomach issues, detox issues | anhedonia, stomach issues, depression, emotional blunting |
| Typical dose reported | 500 mg / daily | 600 mg |
“The glutathione really takes care of me, so that I have an extremely clear mind. Huge detox issues at the beginning, but give it a week or so and you should be feeling better.”
Taken together, these preliminary findings suggest that dietetic approaches might be included as part of BD treatment. Also considering the high risk of metabolic disorders in individuals with BD, they should be encouraged to choose healthy dietary lifestyles, including daily intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and whole grains.
Nutr Neurosci, 2023 ↗“NAC has helped me stay calm and reduce anxiety as well as gives me loads of energy if I am sleep deprived.”
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