It's been a while since I last reviewed a glutathione capsule. Before I start my review, I wanna apologize for the delayed whitening/glutathione review lately as I am so BUSY with my work in the hospital plus I am taking my time to try and review the products that I am currently taking.
For this 2025, my goal is to share products that I really love and use. This January, I tried a glutathione capsule again. I am really excited to share this product as this product is FDA Approved and also included on MIMS (Official drug handbook) and The Filipino Doctor page. As a healthcare worker (Nurse), I do support this glutathione brands. Yay!
FDA approved untiL October 2027. (https://verification.fda.gov.ph/All_FoodProductsview.php?showdetail=&ACCOUNTCODE=FR-4000009781119)
The Filipino Doctor link. (https://thefilipinodoctor.com/drug/calista)
They also been on the market since 2022. And also if you check out the reviews on their shopee & lazada accounts, they have good reviews of their products.
To begin with, (not to brag or whatsoever) I was already born with a fair skin. If you check my old photos and videos, I did maintained a fair complexion until I switched to hospital work in 2020. I had a huge sun exposure with the commutes everyday thus made my complexion a little darker compared before. I still have fair skin tone but not as fair as before. With constant exposure to sun, I DO NOW HAVE AN UNEVEN SKIN TONE.
My goal for using glutathione is to achieve an EVEN SKINTONE and also to a good boost for the immune system (since I am already on my mid-30's).
Some of you may be a first timer taking a glutathione or even hesitant to take one so I listed some questions and answers which might be helpful for you.
1. What is a Glutathione?
- According to the information I got online, "Glutathione is a substance produced naturally by liver. It is the major anti-oxidant produced by the body and our immune system depends in a steady supply if glutathione." In short, one can take an oral glutathione to boost his/her immune system.
2. What is the recommended dosage of Glutathione?
- I can’t claim anything to this but I’ve watch a documentary on Youtube saying that the recommended dosage for glutathione is 500mg. According to them, more than 500mg is considered overdose. Though some claims that the recommended intake depends on your body weight. Personally, I only take 1capsule a day to be sure.
3. How many capsules of Glutathione should I take in a day?
- According to Filipino Doctor site, it is recommended to take 1-2 capsule a day depending on your body weight. There is a computation for that and can the clearly be explained on the links mentioned.
4. Why is there a need to take Vitamin C while taking Glutathione?
- This is to enhance or boost glutathione levels on the blood that why one must take more Vitamin C than the glutathione. But just to be sure again,
5. Would oral glutathione harm my liver or kidneys since it'll filter everything I intake?
- According to my research, there is no study if oral glutathione really affects the liver or kidneys. I saw one or two articles stating that IV glutathione does more damage to the kidneys. Also, read that the higher glutathione content, the greater the liver's capacity to detoxify harmful chemicals.
6. Is it effective?
- As mentioned, it’s only been a year since I started trying oral glutathione for reviews. So far, I think every glutathione I’ve took were effective for me though they differ in how long did it effect on me. The reactions or effects differ depending on the current skin tone and body weight.
7. Why it’s taking me too long to see the effects?
- Please take note of the following:
Duration of intake of skin whitening:
*Medium Brown Skin: 1-3 months
*Dark Brown Skin: 3-6 months
*Very Dark Skin: 6-12 months
*Black Skin: 2 years or more
*Once a person has acquired her desired color, the maintenance dose will just be 500mg once a day.
I do apologize for the very long informational introduction so let’s get started with the review. By
Now let's get started.
This is the Calista Glutathione is a dietary supplement that helps lighten the skin & prevent skin darkening caused by UV exposure. It is made by the Diamond Laboratories and distributed by Tobie Pharma. It is registered as a food supplement with no approved therapeutic claims.
Key ingredients:
Glutathione 500mg
Ascorbic Acid 100mg
Pine Bark Extract 40mg
Packaging: Comes in a white plastic bottle. The capsule is in color red. Has 30capsules per bottle.
Price: Php 1,350/boX
(Click HERE for the direct link)
How To Use:
Take 1 capsule a day.
Check out my Youtube channel for the video review:
Verdict:
I started to use Calista in January 2025, using it up to now (February) and still planning use it in the future. Each capsule contains 500mg of Glutathione which I think is enough dose for maintenance (you can use up to 2 caps per day but I personally prefer using it once a day). I have an uneven tone on my legs and I noticed that it easily made the darker tone a little lighter. It also made and maintained a glowing & radiant skin. I didn't experienced any breakouts or allergies. It has a rotten egg scent and also leaves that scent on my urine output (which is i experienced on the first 2weeks of use and it is a normal side effects). Will still continue to use this. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Glutathione, not only that it was VERY EFFECTIVE for me but also the fact that it is FDA APPROVED, included in MIMS & The Filipino Doctor site. Kudos to this brand.
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