Nebulized Glutathione



What is Nebulized Glutathione?

The Naturopathic Doctors at our clinic have exclusively been using Glutathione for years with their patients.


It is a naturally occurring compound produced in most cells in the body and is composed of 3 amino acids (Cysteine, Glycine and Glutamate). Because it is an antioxidant, it is used in a wide variety of treatments. Glutathione can be administered it in multiple ways - from oral ingestion (liposomal form), intravenously and lastly nebulized which allows for direct administration to the respiratory tract including the lungs (for asthmatics)

How does glutathione help with respiratory disorders?

In respiratory disorders, nebulized Glutathione has shown to be effective for:

Improving immune system function by increasing the concentration of white blood cells (specifically Cytotoxic T cells)
Function as a mucolytic: It can help decrease the production and thickness of phlegm produced in the respiratory tract
Helping increasing total lung capacity, which means increasing the volume of air able to be taken in by the lungs
Supporting chronic rhinitis by reduces ear fullness, nasal obstruction and rhinorrhea (chronic runny nose)
As an antioxidant it can help improve oxidative damage on lung tissue – on example would be smoking induced damage to lung tissue

What exactly happens during a nebulized treatment?

The treatment duration is about 10 and 15 minutes. To nebulize glutathione a nebulizer machine is used which consists of wearing a mask over your mouth and then you proceed to take in slow, deep breaths. Because glutathione is a sulphur product, there is a mild sulphurous smell.


For those with severe cases, 2 – 3 treatments per week for 4 weeks is sufficient to improve respiratory function. At this point the dosing is decreased to 1 treatment per week for 3-4 weeks. Milder cases typically require fewer treatments per week.

Articles on Nebulized Glutathione

Prousky, J. The Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases and Respiratory Related Conditions with Inhaled (Nebulized or Aerosolized) Glutathione. 2007. eCam


Bagnato et al. Effect of inhaled glutathione on airway response to “Fog” challenge in asthmatic patients. 1999, Respiration, 66(6):518-521.


Bishop, C et al. A pilot study of the effect of inhaled buffered reduced glutathione on the clinical status of patients with cystic fibrosis. 2005, Chest. 127(1): 308-317.


Lamson, DW and Bringnall MS, The use of nebulized glutathione in the treatment of emphysema: a case report. 2000 Alternative Medicine Review. 5(5):429-31.


Bernoria S et al. Glutathione in Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness. 1996. Journal of Aerosol Medicine 9:2, 207-213.


Dr. Bean has received advanced IV training with the International IV nutritional Therapy: https://www.ivnutritionaltherapy.com