Is Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400) worth buying?

Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400) has a Verify Influencers trust score of 57/100 based on ingredient quality, clinical evidence, and third-party testing.

What is the trust score for Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400)?

Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400) scored 57 out of 100 in our science-backed analysis, which evaluates ingredient dosages against clinical literature and manufacturing transparency.

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Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400)

57/100 science score
$118.25 price
Promoted by Mark Hyman, MD

Overview

Effectiveness scored 40 due to RCTs confirming Setria GSH bioavailability (e.g., PubMed 24791752: 250-1000mg/day raised GSH stores 17-29% over 6 months) but zero support for cancer risk reduction—the key claim—with Recancostat study (Klin Padiatr 1999) showing no tumor prevention benefit. Detox/cellular protection has moderate preclinical/GSH-boost evidence but no strong clinical outcomes. Safety high (90) as oral RCTs report no serious adverse events; quality 70 for branded ingredients and puri

Key strengths

RCT-proven to increase GSH levels for antioxidant support
Well-tolerated in clinical trials
Branded, stabilized GSH form

Our analysis

Average (57/100) - Effectiveness scored 40 due to RCTs confirming Setria GSH bioavailability (e.g., PubMed 24791752: 250-1000mg/day raised GSH stores 17-29% over 6 months) but zero support for cancer risk reduction—the key claim—with Recancostat study (Klin Padiatr 1999) showing no tumor prevention benefit. Detox/cellular protection has moderate preclinical/GSH-boost evidence but no strong clinical outcomes. Safety high (90) as oral RCTs report no serious adverse events; quality 70 for branded ingredients and purity claims without third-party seals. Overall 57 reflects promising antioxidant mechanism undermined by unproven disease claims and high cost ($2/serving).

Frequently asked questions

Is Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400) worth buying?: Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400) has a Verify Influencers trust score of 57/100 based on ingredient quality, clinical evidence, and third-party testing.
What is the trust score for Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400)?: Glutathione Cell Defense (Formally Recancostat 400) scored 57 out of 100 in our science-backed analysis, which evaluates ingredient dosages against clinical literature and manufacturing transparency.

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