Why Glutathione Matters for Lung Health (Especially Now)

Let’s talk about your lungs — not just when you’re short of breath, but every single day. These hard-working organs filter the air you breathe, battling smog, wildfire smoke, allergens, and let’s be honest... modern life.

Behind the scenes, your body relies on something extraordinary to protect them: glutathione.

This master antioxidant is produced naturally in your cells, and it plays a starring role in your body’s defense system. Think of it like a built-in detox and repair crew — cleaning up the oxidative stress caused by everything from poor air quality to emotional stress.

And here’s the kicker: glutathione levels drop with age, chronic inflammation, and toxic exposure. When those levels are low, your lungs don’t bounce back as quickly. Inflammation rises, immunity dips, and you feel it — sometimes subtly, like lower energy or shallow breathing. Other times, it’s more obvious: a lingering cough, slower recovery, or that feeling you just can’t quite get a full breath in.

Recent research has linked low glutathione levels to respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, and even post-viral inflammation. It’s also being explored in wellness medicine as a supportive tool for long-haul viral recovery and oxidative stress management.

In our clinical world — and in the wellness community at large — glutathione is becoming a non-negotiable. It's one of those behind-the-scenes helpers: not flashy, not buzzy, but deeply supportive. You might not “feel” it in the same way you do caffeine or melatonin, but your body absolutely knows the difference.

✨ So what does glutathione support?

• Lung health and respiratory resilience

• Immune balance and inflammation recovery

• Cellular detoxification

• Protection from oxidative stress (pollution, smoke, stress, etc.)

At Novus, we carry a pharmaceutical-grade topical glutathione spray from Auro Wellness — a leader in transdermal absorption technology. The version currently in stock is part of their original collection: same potent, high-absorption formula, just in the classic gold packaging before their recent rebrand.

Auro Wellness has since updated their glutathione spray under a new name — Glutaryl — with a refreshed look and enhanced lifestyle branding. We’ll be carrying this newly released version soon, designed to feel more elevated and easier to integrate into your daily routine. Until then, you can still experience the same formula trusted by thousands of wellness practitioners worldwide.

→ Shop the current glutathione spray [here] 

Same trusted formula. Limited quantity. And a new version coming soon for those who love a luxe upgrade.

Here’s to breathing better, bouncing back faster, and treating your lungs like the essential organs they are — because prevention is the new self-care.