Glutathione market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Glutathione is the most important molecule needed to stay healthy, as it improves heart and brain function, aids the liver, and eats up toxins, bacteria, and microbes while also helping to neutralize radical damage and oxidative stress. The growing adoption of glutathione in the pharmaceutical industry for liver disease, respiratory conditions, and neurodegenerative conditions is the key factor supporting the growth of the market globally. Glutathione is critical for healthy immune system function and is necessary for proper detoxification processes. Glutathione offers complete cellular health by protecting the integrity of the cell, boosting the energy output of the cell, and supporting mitochondrial biogenesis (the production of new mitochondria within the cell). Hence, the market players are also focusing on introducing oxidized glutathione solutions that further bolster the market growth. For instance, in April 2022, Cymbiotika, a nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, launched its reformulated Glutathione. The new, advanced formula integrates some of the most important nutrients required for almost every biological process in the human body.

Segmental Outlook 

The global glutathione market is segmented on form, source, and application. Based on the form, the market is sub-segmented into reduced glutathione and oxidized glutathione. Based on the source, the market is sub-segmented into natural sources and synthetic sources. Further, based on application, the market is sub-segmented into dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals cosmetics, and skincare. Among the applications, the pharmaceutical sub-segment is anticipated to hold a considerable share of the market owing to the rise in the development of glutathione as a therapeutic agent in pharma industries and a skin-lightening agent in cosmetic industries.

The Oxidized Glutathione Sub-Segment is Anticipated to Hold a Considerable Share of the Global Glutathione Market

Among the forms, the oxidized glutathione sub-segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the global glutathione market. The segmental growth is attributed to the growing influence of the oxidized glutathione for balancing redox reactions and thereby protecting the cell from oxidative stress. Various market players focused on promoting optimal health with high-quality, effective, affordable, and superior formulation of dietary supplements. Consumers are working with their medical providers and conducting their research to identify the best supplement protocols to fit their personalized health goals. The purity, strength, and composition of all ingredients and only work with raw material suppliers that follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). For instance, in October 2022, Jarrow Formulas® launched N-A-C, featuring 500mg of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine in a vegetarian capsule form. The latest product offering is a powerful antioxidant amino acid, as well as a precursor in the body to the critical antioxidant glutathione – one of the body’s most important and abundant antioxidant and detoxification agents.

Regional Outlook

The global glutathione market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Among these, North America is anticipated to hold a prominent share of the market across the globe, owing to the rising demand for dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and skincare products that accelerate the glutathione market.

Global Glutathione Market Growth, by Region 2023-2030

The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to Grow at a Significant CAGR in the Global Glutathione Market

Among all regions, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. Regional growth is attributed to high consumer awareness of health and wellness products and growing demand for dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and skincare products. An increase in advancements in pharmaceutical applications of glutathione in the region drives the growth of the glutathione market. Market players target various food manufacturers for the usage of glutathione in food composition to increase the dietary benefits of the product, which provides lucrative opportunities for the market.

Further, clinical research and well-designed studies are required to establish the therapeutic effectiveness of glutathione that influences its acceptance in the medical community and mainstream healthcare. For instance, in February 2022, Mitsubishi Corp Life Sciences Ltd. announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent, $11.2 million B2, to Mitsubishi Corp Life Sciences for a method of improving nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients in need of treatment, comprising the administration of a composition containing glutathione as its active ingredient.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the glutathione market include Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences, Ltd., Nature's Bounty, Inc., NOW Health Group, Inc., KOHJIN Life Sciences Co., Ltd., Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in November 2021, BridgeBio Pharma and Helsinn Group Collaborated to Co-Develop and Co-Commercialize BridgeBio’s Novel GPX4 Inhibitor in multiple cancer tumor types. The potentially first-in-class inhibitor designed to target glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) has the potential to impact approximately 500,000 cancer patients with unmet therapeutic needs

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global glutathione market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.