Glutaone vs Luthione: choosing between our glutathione ranges

Two glutathione ranges sit side by side on our catalogue at the same strength and different prices, and practitioners reasonably want to know what separates them before committing shelf space to either.

The short answer

Both are reduced glutathione at 1200mg per vial, supplied as a lyophilized powder. The active and the strength are identical. The difference is the manufacturer. Glutathione (Glutaone) 1200mg is produced by Wells Pharm Tech and Glutathione (Luthione) 1200mg by Daehan New Pharm, both established manufacturers in South Korea.

Why the prices differ

Luthione carries a higher price on our catalogue because our landed cost on it is higher. That is the whole story. Neither product is a premium or budget version of the other, and the price difference does not reflect a difference in the active or the strength. Current pricing for both, in single vials, packs of 5 and boxes of 10, is always live on each product page and on our full pricelist.

How practices tend to choose

In our experience supplying practitioners across South Africa, the choice usually comes down to three things.

• Client preference. Some clients ask for a specific brand by name, and practices stock what their clients recognise.
• Margin planning. Practices working to a set service price often prefer the lower landed cost of Glutaone.
• Continuity. Whichever brand a practice starts with, most stay with it for consistency across their stock.

There is no wrong answer, and many practices keep both on the shelf.

Stocking notes

Both products are supplied as a powder, so practitioners typically stock Bacteriostatic Water alongside them. Bulk pricing applies automatically at checkout on qualifying quantities of either brand, and full usage and handling guidance is shared with verified practitioners.

The takeaway: same active, same 1200mg strength, different manufacturer. Choose on price, client preference and consistency, not on quality.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between Glutaone and Luthione?

Both are reduced glutathione at 1200mg per vial, supplied as a lyophilized powder. The active and the strength are identical. The only difference is the manufacturer. Glutaone is produced by Wells Pharm Tech and Luthione by Daehan New Pharm, both established manufacturers in South Korea.

Why does Luthione cost more than Glutaone?

Luthione carries a higher price because the landed cost on it is higher. Neither product is a premium or budget version of the other, and the price difference does not reflect any difference in the active or the strength.

What strength is practitioner glutathione supplied in?

Both ranges are supplied at 1200mg of reduced glutathione per vial as a lyophilized powder, in single vials, packs of 5 and boxes of 10.

Do I need bacteriostatic water with glutathione?

Glutathione is supplied as a powder, so practitioners typically stock bacteriostatic water alongside it. Handling guidance is shared with verified practitioners rather than published publicly.

Where can practitioners buy glutathione in South Africa?

Blaque Sigma supplies both the Glutaone and Luthione glutathione ranges to qualified practitioners across South Africa, with courier delivery nationwide and collection from Northview Shopping Centre, Northriding, Randburg.

Full specifications and protocol detail are shared with verified practitioners when you order. Products are supplied for professional use by qualified practitioners and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.