Honestly, I did not focus much of my research on glutathione. Instead focusing more on precursors like NAC. I'll add SALG to my list of stuff to research. There's also a version of cystine called GCG - gamma-glutamylcysteine. Pretty insane effects - but it is hard to get a hold of because of the company that made it has exclusive patents on it. Here's a summary I have so far:
What's odd is that I can't find any research or patents surrounding this 'cyclosome technology'. One company that I have used for phytosome complexes is Indena. They have quite a few patents for this technology, and they are actually easy to find. Indena sources to companies like Botany and thorne
Also, I can't find the trademark for nature's essentials. I have to assume that they are using hi-tech's products and repackaging it. They may have an agreement to not use the trademarks of hi-tech. Honestly, this is a bit odd. I emailed both companies to see if I can get any answers.
Here's an excerpt from the cyclosome page from hi-tech :
"Researchers at Hi-Tech recently developed this Cyclosome™ proprietary process. This one-of-a-kind technology involves the entrapment of hydrophobic compounds in the form of water-soluble cyclodextrin (CD) complex in liposomes. This breakthrough technology has been investigated as a new strategy to combine the advantages of our Cyclosome™ Technology. This novel process changes all of that in Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals complete Wellness Line of daily use products."
Compare to Nature's Essentials:
"The R&D Team at Nature’s Essentials™ recently developed a proprietary and breakthrough delivery process called Cyclosome™ Technology. This one-of-a-kind technology encompasses naturally derived active ingredients into a liposome hydrophilic complex that creates a vortex of enhanced solubility and optimum bioavailability. This procedure has been investigated as a new strategy to combine the advantages of CDs and liposomes into one system called a Cyclosome™. This delivery method makes our products multiple times more bioavailable than other vitamins on the market today."
- yeee I think they are related. Don't know anything about either company though. Hi-tech has been around for a while, but the lack of patent is a bit sketchy.