Both refer to the same naturally occurring copper peptide
I just mentioned a post-diagnosis weight gain of over 10% is associated with worse outcomes, so if that 5% weight loss can be combined with additional lifestyle factors, that gets towards attenuating that weight gain that patients may see and can be meaningful in terms of patients quality of life, how they tolerate their endocrine therapies, how they feel, and their body image
For patients interested in weight management, healthcare providers may recommend combining lower doses of GLP-1 medications with lifestyle modifications, other weight loss medications, or different treatment approaches entirely
While glutathione supplementation is generally considered safe and well-tolerated, some individuals may experience mild side effects such as stomach upset or allergic reactions
However, compared to standard treatment or other forms of treatment, the combination was associated with significant reductions in these outcomes
Diabetologia 2011