Instant skin whitening treatments life-threatening? Shocking facts about Glutathione injections
Glutathione injections to whiten the skin and hide age are suspected to be life-threatening. Glutathione treatment is being used by engaged couples. Health experts warn that it can cause serious health issues, from allergies to organ damage.
The antioxidant glutathione is produced by the body. Artificial glutathione is given in excess to whiten the skin and reduce wrinkles. Once it enters the body, the production of melanin, which gives the skin its natural colour, will decrease. Gradually, whiteness and smoothness will form. As the treatment continues to maintain the skin's radiance, side effects will arise.
Glutathione pills and injection packs are available in the market. The pills have been approved for use. The injection is in the experimental stage. Glutathione injections are popular due to the hype of 'instant skin whitening'. The application is similar to giving a drip. The treatment should be done under the strict supervision of dermatologists. However, beauty therapists are also administering glutathione injections.
👉 Two injections per week
Doses of 600 and 1200 mg are given depending on the person's complexion. Doctors say that one or two injections are recommended per week. They claim that they tell the patients about the side effects, but the fact is that this has turned into a big business.
👉 Organ damage and obesity
While pills have side effects like nausea, stomach aches are common for those who take injections. An injection overdose or unscientific treatment can cause obesity and organ damage. The side effects of glutathione treatment were discussed when supermodel Shefali Jariwala died of cardiac arrest.
👉 Injection: Up to Rs 5000 per dose
👉 Pill : Up to Rs 100 per dose
Cabbage and spinach to increase glutathione
It is better than therapy to switch to a diet that includes cabbage, spinach, avocado, etc, which helps in the production of glutathione.
Glutathione is produced naturally within the liver and every cell in the human body. It is a tripeptide (a combination of three amino acids) made up of glutamate (or glutamic acid), cysteine, and glycine.
Key functions of glutathione include:
- Neutralizing polluted particles and other toxins, including heavy metals, by binding to them and facilitating their excretion from the body via the liver.
- Maintaining the cells' immune capacity by supporting immune cell activity, such as T-cells and natural killer cells, helping the body defend against infections and illnesses.
- Protecting the skin from sun damage (UV-induced oxidative stress) and contributing to skin health by neutralizing free radicals and even inhibiting melanin production.