Glutathione vs NAD+
Glutathione and NAD+ are both studied in longevity research, but they are different classes of compound with different reported research applications.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do Glutathione and NAD+ differ?
Glutathione (Redox-active tripeptide · cellular redox research) is catalogued under longevity & cellular research; NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research) is catalogued under longevity & cellular research. Verve lists 4 reported research applications for Glutathione and 5 for NAD+. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | Glutathione | NAD+ |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Redox-active tripeptide · cellular redox research | Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research |
| research area | longevity & cellular | longevity & cellular |
| reported research applications | 4 listed | 5 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 1500mg | 1000mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | not offered | available |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $142.99 | $78.99 |
| availability | in stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is Glutathione and what is NAD+?
Glutathione is classified as Redox-active tripeptide · cellular redox research; NAD+ as Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
Glutathione
Redox-active tripeptide · cellular redox research
Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine (γ-glutamylcysteinylglycine) and the principal redox-active thiol found inside the cell. Verve supplies a high-purity research preparation for the study of cellular redox chemistry.
full Glutathione profile →NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme present in every living cell and central to redox reactions and cellular energy metabolism. Verve's NAD+ is a high-purity research preparation supplied for the laboratory study of cellular energetics and redox biology.
full NAD+ profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
Glutathione and NAD+ both sit inside longevity & cellular research, so their listed models share framing while differing in specifics. The table lists 4 reported research applications for Glutathione and 5 for NAD+. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| Glutathione — reported research applications | NAD+ — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Oxidative-stress research models | Cellular energy-metabolism research |
| Cellular redox (GSH/GSSG) research | Sirtuin and PARP enzyme research |
| Detoxification-pathway studies | Mitochondrial-function research models |
| Thiol- and antioxidant-chemistry research | Redox-biology (NAD+/NADH ratio) research |
| — | Longevity and cellular-aging research models |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for Glutathione and NAD+?
Glutathione is listed from $142.99 and NAD+ from $78.99. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glutathione | 1500mg | $142.99 | in stock |
| NAD+ | 1000mg | $78.99 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about Glutathione and NAD+
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a tripeptide (glutamate–cysteine–glycine) and the cell's principal redox-active thiol. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only.
What is glutathione studied for in research?
It is used in oxidative-stress, cellular-redox, and detoxification-pathway research. Verve makes no human- or veterinary-use claims.
What is NAD+?
NAD+ is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme central to redox reactions and energy metabolism in cells. Verve supplies a high-purity research preparation for laboratory use only.
What is NAD+ studied for in research?
It is used in research on cellular energy metabolism, sirtuin and PARP enzyme activity, mitochondrial function, and DNA-repair pathways. It is not for human or veterinary use.
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