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Cortagen vs Glutathione

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Anti-Aging & LongevityRecovery & Repair
Cortagen
Anti-Aging & LongevityImmune Support
Glutathione
Summary
Cortagen is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) developed at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation as a cardioprotective and vascular bioregulator. It stimulates repair of cardiac and vascular tissue, with demonstrated benefits for coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and cardiac aging.
Glutathione is the body's master endogenous antioxidant tripeptide, composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It neutralizes reactive oxygen species, supports detoxification in the liver, recycles other antioxidants (vitamins C and E), and plays a central role in immune function, DNA repair, and cellular redox balance.
Half-Life
Short peptide half-life; gene regulatory effects persist beyond peptide clearance
Minutes to hours depending on route; IV half-life approximately 10-30 minutes
Admin Route
SubQ, IM, Oral
Oral (liposomal preferred), Sublingual, Intravenous, Nebulized/inhaled, Topical
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg SC or IM daily
250-1000 mg per day
Frequency
Once daily
Once or twice daily
Key Benefits
  • Cardioprotective — protects cardiac tissue from ischemic damage
  • Promotes cardiac regeneration and repair
  • Improves vascular endothelium function
  • Reduces atherosclerosis progression
  • Anti-aging effect on heart muscle cells
  • Improves cardiac output and exercise capacity
  • Reduces oxidative stress in cardiovascular tissue
  • May reduce arrhythmia frequency
  • Primary endogenous antioxidant and free radical scavenger
  • Supports hepatic detoxification of xenobiotics and heavy metals
  • Recycles vitamins C and E to maintain antioxidant network
  • Modulates immune function and T-cell activity
  • Skin brightening via inhibition of tyrosinase (IV/topical routes)
  • Neuroprotective in oxidative stress-related conditions
  • Mitochondrial protection and energy metabolism support
Side Effects
  • Excellent safety profile
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • Rare: transient hypotension
  • Rare: mild arrhythmia at initiation in cardiac patients
  • Oral bioavailability is limited (largely hydrolyzed in gut); liposomal or sublingual forms preferred
  • IV administration: rare allergic reactions, vein irritation
  • High-dose supplementation may cause zinc depletion over time
  • Inhaled glutathione may trigger bronchoconstriction in asthmatics
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