Glutathione for Firefighters Under Scrutiny | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Firefighters in Spokane got a wild ride with glutathione—administered via IVs or inhalers to combat smoke exposure from wildfires. But experts are sounding the alarm: no solid proof it works, and some batches were contaminated, causing fevers and headaches. Naturopaths pushing the treatment say firefighters swear by it, even resisting regulations, but doctors warn these are anecdotes, not science. With dangerous chemicals in wildfire smoke, safety concerns mount. The naturopaths say they’re researching further—but for now, experts urge caution until more evidence emerges. Listen in…