Warnings Issued to Wildland Firefighters Against Unproven Glutathione Supplement for Smoke Exposure

Fire and medical officials, along with the International Association of Firefighters, have issued warnings regarding the use of glutathione, a supplement offered to wildland firefighters for exposure to toxic smoke. The supplement, administered via IV or nebulizer, lacks proven safety and effectiveness, and two pharmacies issued recalls in August due to bacterial contamination.