After surgery, many patients expect some discomfort and fatigue—but they’re often surprised by how “foggy” they feel mentally. This brain fog, especially common after anesthesia, can leave you feeling slow, forgetful, or just not like yourself. Fortunately, there’s a natural compound that may help: glutathione.

At our practice, we incorporate glutathione into our post-operative IV infusion therapy because of its powerful role in supporting recovery—not just physically, but mentally. Let’s explore what glutathione is, why it matters after surgery, and how it can help you feel clear, focused, and more like yourself again.

Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant produced by your body. It plays a vital role in:

• Detoxifying harmful substances
• Reducing inflammation
• Supporting immune function
• Protecting your cells from oxidative stress

Surgery, anesthesia, medications, and the stress of recovery can quickly deplete your body’s glutathione reserves—leaving you more vulnerable to fatigue, slower healing, and yes, brain fog.

How Anesthesia Affects Your Brain

Anesthesia is incredibly important for safe surgery, but many patients experience lingering cognitive effects. Common complaints after anesthesia include:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory lapses
• Mental fatigue
• Feeling “disconnected” or “off”

This brain fog can last for days—or even weeks—for some patients. One of the contributing factors is oxidative stress in the brain and an increased toxic load that your body must clear after anesthesia and surgery.

How Glutathione Helps Clear the Fog

Glutathione supports the body’s natural detox pathways, particularly in the liver and brain. By boosting glutathione levels after surgery, you can help your body:

• Clear residual anesthetic agents more efficiently
• Reduce oxidative stress on brain cells
• Improve mental clarity and focus
• Speed up overall recovery

Incorporating glutathione into your post-op IV infusion allows us to deliver it directly into your bloodstream for maximum effectiveness—bypassing the digestive system and going straight to work.

The Whole-Body Benefit of Glutathione

While glutathione is especially helpful for clearing brain fog, its benefits go far beyond that. It also:

• Supports immune response, reducing the risk of post-op infections
• Reduces inflammation, aiding in tissue repair
• Improves energy levels, helping you regain strength faster

In other words, glutathione is a recovery powerhouse.

If you’re preparing for or recovering from surgery, we encourage you to consider IV infusion therapy that includes glutathione as part of your healing plan. It’s one of the many ways we support your total body health—before and after surgery.

Want to learn more or schedule your post-op infusion? Learn more here