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Amino Acid

GGC

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

Gamma-glutamylcysteine is the immediate dipeptide precursor of glutathione and is rate-limiting for its synthesis. Small short-term human trials report transient rises in lymphocyte glutathione, but clinical-outcome data are lacking.

Raises glutathione biomarkers short-term; no clinical-outcome trials.

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About GGC

Gamma-glutamylcysteine is the immediate dipeptide precursor of glutathione and is rate-limiting for its synthesis. Small short-term human trials report transient rises in lymphocyte glutathione, but clinical-outcome data are lacking. Generally well tolerated.

What GGC supports

  • May transiently raise glutathione levels - small short-term trials, no outcome RCTs

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. Raises glutathione biomarkers short-term; no clinical-outcome trials.

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