Kauri Health Clinic · BTS Punnawithi

Glutathione IV Add-on in Bangkok

A clear guide to glutathione, antioxidant care and Kauri's 600 mg high-dose add-on—an additional 1,200 baht with a suitable IV drip.

What is glutathione?

Glutathione is an antioxidant your body makes from three amino acids: glutamate, cysteine and glycine. It helps protect cells against oxidative stress and participates in the body's normal processing of certain substances. At Kauri, glutathione is available as a 600 mg IV add-on for an additional 1,200 baht, alongside a suitable selected drip—not as a separately priced full drip.

Glutathione add-on: dose and price

Glutathione 600 mg add-on

+฿1,200

Added to the price of your selected IV drip

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What does glutathione do in the body?

Glutathione works inside cells as part of a coordinated antioxidant system. It helps enzymes neutralise peroxides, reactive molecules that can damage cell components when they build up. As glutathione does this work, it changes between reduced and oxidised forms; the body recycles it so it can be used again. This ongoing cycle helps maintain the chemical balance cells need to function. Glutathione is therefore more than a beauty ingredient—it is part of normal human biology.

What are antioxidants and oxidative stress?

Normal energy production creates reactive molecules. Small amounts also have useful roles in cell signalling and defence. Oxidative stress happens when their production outweighs the body's ability to manage them, potentially affecting fats, proteins and DNA. Antioxidants help maintain that balance. Glutathione is one part of this network, alongside other enzymes and nutrients. The aim is balance, not removing every reactive molecule from the body.

Why do people ask about glutathione?

Interest usually centres on antioxidant care, liver function and skin appearance. Understanding its natural roles makes those conversations more useful. The explanations below describe the biology and reasons for interest; clinical evidence for the IV add-on is considered separately.

How does glutathione help protect cells?

Cell membranes contain fats, while proteins carry out much of a cell's work. Both can be affected by excess oxidation. Through its antioxidant reactions, glutathione helps protect these structures and maintain a suitable environment for enzymes to function. This describes the molecule's natural cellular role and the basis for interest in antioxidant-focused care.

What is glutathione's role in the liver?

The liver processes medicines, metabolic by-products and substances absorbed from the environment. In some of these pathways, enzymes attach glutathione to a substance so the body can process and eliminate it more easily. Glutathione also participates in antioxidant protection within liver cells. This is a specific biochemical process, rather than the vague idea of flushing out toxins.

Why is glutathione discussed for skin appearance?

Skin colour is influenced by melanin, a pigment made by specialised skin cells. Glutathione has attracted interest because of its antioxidant activity and proposed effects on melanin-related pathways. That is why it appears in discussions of pigmentation and skin brightness. A change in skin colour is a different outcome from antioxidant activity; the evidence section below explains what IV studies can currently tell us.

How is glutathione different from NAC, vitamin C and NAD+?

Glutathione is an antioxidant made from three amino acids. NAC supplies a source of cysteine, one of those building blocks. Vitamin C is a separate antioxidant nutrient, while NAD+ is a coenzyme involved in cellular energy reactions. They have different roles and are not interchangeable. Liver Support and Brain Elite already contain glutathione; some other formulas contain NAC. The team reviews the whole formula when discussing an add-on.

What benefits can I realistically expect from IV glutathione?

Glutathione's natural antioxidant role is established; the clinical benefits of routine IV supplementation in healthy people are less clear. Skin-lightening studies are limited and inconsistent, so a lasting change in skin tone cannot be promised. An IV add-on is also not a treatment for liver disease or a way to undo alcohol-related harm. Kauri offers it as an optional component of a compatible IV plan, with expectations discussed around your own goals.

How is the add-on arranged at Kauri?

Choose your preferred IV drip and request the glutathione add-on when booking. The team reviews your health history, allergies, medicines and the selected formula, then confirms the administration plan and total price. Delivery and any extra appointment time depend on that plan; the add-on does not have a separate guaranteed infusion duration. Tell the team promptly about discomfort, a rash, dizziness or breathing symptoms during treatment.

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Patient questions

Glutathione: common questions

How much is the glutathione add-on?

The 600 mg glutathione add-on is an additional 1,200 baht on top of your selected IV drip. The base drip remains separately priced. Request it when booking so the team can confirm the complete formula and total.

What does high-dose glutathione mean on this menu?

Kauri uses high-dose as the menu description for its 600 mg glutathione add-on. Dose descriptions vary between providers, so the stated amount is the useful comparison. Your team reviews that 600 mg alongside any glutathione already in the selected formula when planning the complete treatment.

Can I add glutathione to any drip?

The team confirms compatibility with your chosen drip and health history. Liver Support and Brain Elite already contain glutathione, so the complete formulation is reviewed before confirming an additional amount. Mention the add-on when booking and the team will explain the suitable options.

How should I prepare for my visit?

Have a normal meal and drink water unless the clinic gives different instructions for another test or treatment. Share your medicines, supplements, allergies and any previous infusion reactions. Tell the team if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney or heart disease, or are receiving cancer treatment. You do not need to arrange a separate consultation appointment; a brief health screening is included before the IV plan is confirmed.

Kauri Health Clinic · BTS Punnawithi

Plan your IV visit at BTS Punnawithi

Kauri Health Clinic is at BTS Punnawithi, 3063 Sukhumvit Rd, Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00–18:00. Book your preferred option or contact us on LINE to discuss the menu.

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