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Is Glutathione vegetarian?

Glutathione

Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, naturally occurring as an antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi, and some microorganisms; in cosmetics it is typically produced by fermentation or synthesis.

Also known as Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
INCI name Glutathione
CAS number 70-18-8
EC number 200-725-4
CosIng ID 34021
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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