Injections
Glutathione Injections
A powerful antioxidant with huge benefits.
Glutathione can be used medically and cosmetically to treat deficiency symptoms or improve your skin. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant produced naturally in our cells. It is a tripeptide containing three amino acids: glutamine, cysteine, and glycine. Glutamine is a building block of proteins and is critical in supporting the body’s immune system. Glycine also plays a role in creating proteins and offers added benefits such as improved sleep quality and heart and liver protection. When these two amino acids combine with cysteine, which contains sulfur, it forms glutathione, which can uniquely bond to proteins and allow glutathione to repair and maintain the structure of proteins. Glutathione also plays essential roles in our bodies as a detoxifier and an antioxidant.
The most crucial role that glutathione injections play is helping treat a glutathione deficiency and fight and eliminate unstable free radicals in your body. Glutathione fights free radicals, which may cause immune system issues and premature aging on the skin, so glutathione injections work to promote healthy aging. This is an excellent choice for just about everyone!
Pre-Care
There is essentially no pre-care associated with Glutathione injections. However, please be aware that aspirin, aspirin-containing medications (ie, Motrin), fish oil, flax seed, high doses of Vitamin A or E, Ginko Biloba, or Garlic may cause increased bleeding and may result in bruising at the injection site. If you wish to minimize the risk of bleeding, you should avoid these substances for at least three days before the injection. Eat a meal or light snack prior to treatment. Notify the injector if you have a needle phobia prior to treatment.
Post-Care
There are no follow-up instructions following Glutathione injections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Even the healthiest of people may require glutathione supplementation from time to time. Symptoms of glutathione deficiency can range from mild to severe fatigue, sleeplessness, weak immunity, poor skin, lightheadedness, poor coordination, and/or brain fog.
- Reducing oxidative stress
- Improves immune function
- Glowing, refreshed, younger-looking skin
- Improvement in under-eye circles
- Clear-minded
- Energetic
- Improvement in hyperpigmentation
- Detoxifier
- Development of lean muscle mass
- Improved sleep
Glutathione injections take about five minutes.
While Glutathione injections are generally considered safe, you should always consult a practicing professional who can diagnose your specific case. This content is merely informational and does not constitute medical advice. We recommend consultation with your physician before vitamin supplementation.
The benefits of these shots can be drastic or subtle and take time to present themselves. Hello Laser cannot promise to treat or cure any medical condition(s) with vitamin injections.
We do recommend treatment be completed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for those receiving Glutathione injections.
There is no downtime with Glutathione injections. You may notice swelling or bruising at the injection site. You may also experience muscle soreness.