Mixing tips for GlutathioneUpdated 3 days ago
Glutathione is a liquid taken orally. It can be taken directly into the mouth on a spoon or given with a liquid syringe. It can also be added to a beverage such as orange juice or a fruit smoothie.
Most successful method: Many families have found great success using a bit of orangejuice, mixing it with the glutathione, and serving with a syringe or adding to a glass of orange juice.
It is recommended to take Glutathione in the evening, on an empty stomach, preferably before dinner.
Here are additional tried-and-true methods families have discovered:
Direct Delivery Methods
Straight Spoon Method:
- Give directly on a spoon
- Can follow immediately with favorite drink or treat
- Quick and simple
Syringe Method (Most Popular!):
- Mix glutathione with 1-2 oz of orange juice - Customer favorite!
- Load into oral medicine syringe
- Administer quickly and predictably
- Follow with a preferred drink or snack if needed
- Creates quick, consistent routine
Small Shot Method:
- Mix into 2-3 oz of strong-flavored juice
- Drink quickly like a "shot"
- Follow immediately with preferred beverage or food
Best Beverages
Citrus & Tropical Juices:
- Orange juice - BEST option! Proven customer success, strong citrus flavor, color fits perfectly
- Lemonade - Sweet-tart flavor works great
- Pineapple juice - Sweet and tangy, yellow expected
- Orange-pineapple blend - Double tropical power
- Mango juice - Tropical and strong flavored
- Passion fruit juice - Very strong flavor
- Grapefruit juice - For kids who like tart (older kids)
- Limeade - Citrus option
- Peach juice or nectar - Sweet and strong
- Apricot nectar - Yellow color fits
Other Options:
- Apple juice - Mild but familiar
- Sports drinks - Lemon-lime or orange flavored Gatorade/Powerade
- Fruit punch - Strong mixed flavors
Smoothies:
- Orange smoothies - Customer recommended! Citrus flavor strong
- Mango smoothies - Yellow expected, tropical flavor
- Pineapple smoothies - Perfect color match
- Banana smoothies - Yellow natural, sweet flavor
- Peach smoothies - Color works great
- Orange creamsicle smoothies - Creamy and citrus
- Tropical blend smoothies - Mango, pineapple, banana
Opaque Containers (Hide Everything):
- Stainless steel cups with lids and straws
- Solid colored sports bottles
- Opaque sippy cups
- Non-transparent tumblers
- Colored cups (yellow, orange work well)
Frozen Treats:
- Orange juice popsicles - Freeze with glutathione mixed in
- Lemonade popsicles - Tart and yellow expected
- Orange creamsicle pops - Sweet and citrus
- Mango popsicles - Tropical and yellow
- Pineapple ice pops - Color fits perfectly
- Banana "nice cream" - Frozen banana blend
- Peach frozen yogurt
- Orange ice cubes - Freeze in OJ, add to orange juice drinks
Most Successful Delivery Methods
#1 Syringe with Orange Juice (Customer Proven!):
- Mix glutathione with 1-2 oz orange juice
- Load into oral medicine syringe
- Quick and predictable - done in seconds!
- Creates consistent routine
#2 Full Glass of Orange Juice:
- Add glutathione to 6-8 oz orange juice
- Stir or use frother to mix
- Serve in preferred cup
- Strong citrus flavor masks well
#3 Opaque Straw Cup:
- Mix with orange juice or preferred juice
- Serve in stainless steel cup with lid and straw
- Can't see color or smell as much
- Very effective for sensory concerns
#4 Straight Spoon + Chaser:
- Give directly on spoon
- Immediately follow with orange juice or favorite treat
- Quick method for cooperative kids
#5 Small Shot + Reward:
- Mix into 2-3 oz strong juice
- Drink quickly
- Follow with preferred snack or drink
#6 Juice Box/Pouch:
- Mix into small orange juice box or pouch
- Familiar format, can't see inside
- Portable option
Mixing Tools
For Liquid Mixing:
- Oral medicine syringe - Customer favorite delivery method!
- Small spoon - Direct method
- Handheld milk frother (~$10 Amazon) - Smooth mixing in larger servings
- Small whisk - For mixing in cups
- Blender - For smoothies
- Shaker bottle - For on-the-go
Mixing Techniques
Orange juice works best - Proven customer success!
Syringe = easiest - Quick, predictable, effective
Small amounts better - 1-4 oz finishes faster
Mix thoroughly - No separation
Choose strong flavors - Citrus, tropical, sweet
Use yellow-friendly options - OJ, lemonade, mango
Keep it cold - More palatable
Serve immediately - Don't let it sit
Flavor Solutions
If taste is a concern:
- Orange juice is the proven winner - Start here!
- Use sweet-tart combinations - Lemonade balances well
- Add sweetener if needed - Honey or agave in juice
- Choose tropical flavors - Mango, pineapple are strong
- Mix with creamy - Orange creamsicle style smoothies
- Follow with favorite food - Chase with preferred snack
- Make it sweeter - Add juice concentrate or honey
Make it fun:
- "Sunshine juice" (orange juice)
- "Tropical power drink" (mango smoothie)
- "Liquid sunshine" (lemonade)
- "Superhero orange juice"
- "Magic morning juice"
Building Acceptance
Start with orange juice: This is the proven method - begin here!
Keep it consistent: Same method, same cup, same time = predictability
Make it routine: Daily orange juice becomes expected and comfortable
Syringe = predictable: Quick delivery, same every time, no surprises
Have backups: Keep 2-3 strong-flavored methods ready
Small servings finish fast: Less liquid = done quicker
Use familiar formats: Juice boxes, pouches, favorite cups
What Works Best? Real Family Success Stories
🌟 "Orange juice in a syringe—our go-to method, works every time!"
🌟 "We mix it in his morning glass of OJ—drinks it without questioning"
🌟 "Syringe with 2 oz OJ before breakfast—done in 10 seconds! Don't overthink it"
🌟 "Straight on a spoon followed by his favorite juice—he's used to the routine"
🌟 "We make orange smoothies and he loves them"
🌟 "Orange juice in an opaque bottle with a straw—perfect solution"
🌟 "Mixed into his OJ popsicles—frozen treats he asks for!"
🌟 "Lemonade works great when we run out of orange juice"
Quick Reference - Best Options
Top 3 Easiest (Customer Proven):
- Syringe with 1-2 oz orange juice ⭐⭐⭐
- Full glass of orange juice (6-8 oz) ⭐⭐
- Straight spoon followed by OJ chaser ⭐
Best for Taste-Sensitive Kids:
- Orange juice (sweet and strong)
- Sweet lemonade (add honey)
- Orange creamsicle smoothie
Best for Visual-Sensitive Kids:
- Opaque stainless steel cup
- Syringe (can't see it)
- Orange juice box/pouch
Fastest Methods:
- Syringe (10 seconds)
- Straight spoon + chaser
- Small shot method
Quick Start Guide
New to glutathione? Start here:
- Try orange juice + syringe first - This is the proven winner!
- Mix glutathione with 1-2 oz orange juice
- Load into oral medicine syringe
- Give quickly at same time daily
- If needed, follow with favorite treat
If that doesn't work, try:
- Full glass of orange juice (larger amount)
- Opaque cup with straw
- Different citrus juice (lemonade, pineapple)