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Inside Pure Patch Recovery Patch’s Antioxidant Formula
Explore glutathione, NAC, DHM, CoQ10 and the Pure Patch Recovery Patch formula. Understand their roles and what ingredient research has studied.
Pure Patch Recovery Patch combines L-glutathione, NAC, DHM, a B-complex blend, CoQ10 and black pepper extract. The formula brings together ingredients connected with antioxidant biology and normal cellular function in a wearable format. This guide explains the names, their roles and what the research can tell us.
We developed Pure Patch Recovery Patch with pharmacists. Glutathione and NAC connect to the body’s antioxidant systems, CoQ10 to cellular energy, and DHM to research on antioxidant activity. This ingredient focus sets Recovery apart from our Sleep, Energy and Focus formulas.
What does antioxidant mean?
Normal metabolism produces reactive molecules, including free radicals. The body has systems that manage them; antioxidants are part of those systems. When reactive molecules and protective systems fall out of balance, researchers call it oxidative stress. NIH’s antioxidant overview.
Recovery’s antioxidant focus comes from its formula, including glutathione, NAC, CoQ10 and DHM. The ingredient table below shows exactly what is included in each patch.
The complete Recovery Patch formula
| Ingredient | Amount listed per patch | What the name means |
|---|---|---|
| DHM | 10 mg | Dihydromyricetin, a plant compound |
| L-glutathione | 5 mg | A molecule involved in cellular antioxidant systems |
| NAC | 5 mg | N-acetyl cysteine, a derivative of the amino acid cysteine |
| B-complex blend | 2 mg | A blend of B vitamins |
| CoQ10 | 1 mg | Coenzyme Q10 |
| Black pepper extract | 0.5 mg | The extract listed in the complete formula |
Each amount describes the contents of one patch. The B-complex amount applies to the complete blend, rather than each individual B vitamin.
Glutathione: part of the body’s antioxidant system
Glutathione is an antioxidant made within the body. Researchers study how glutathione levels relate to oxidative stress and whether supplementation changes those levels. Recovery lists 5 mg of L-glutathione per patch.
In a six-month trial, oral glutathione increased glutathione stores in several measured body compartments. A separate four-week trial found no significant changes in the oxidative-stress markers it measured. These results show why the duration and design of a study matter when understanding glutathione research. Six-month oral trial, four-week oral trial.
NAC: how it relates to glutathione
NAC is a derivative of cysteine, an amino acid the body uses in making glutathione. Glutathione and NAC are therefore related, but they are not interchangeable ingredient names: one is the antioxidant molecule, while the other connects to a building-block pathway. Recovery contains 5 mg of each. National Cancer Institute’s acetylcysteine definition.
CoQ10: cellular energy and antioxidant activity
CoQ10 is naturally present in the body and helps mitochondria make energy. It also acts as an antioxidant. Those two roles connect CoQ10 to Recovery’s formula theme. Each patch includes 1 mg. National Cancer Institute’s CoQ10 explanation.
DHM: a plant compound studied for antioxidant activity
DHM stands for dihydromyricetin. Laboratory research has investigated its ability to react with free radicals and inhibit oxidation. These experiments are one reason researchers are interested in DHM’s antioxidant properties. Recovery lists 10 mg per patch. Primary DHM laboratory study.
B-complex and black pepper extract
B vitamins play roles in how the body uses energy from food, although each vitamin has its own functions. Recovery includes a 2 mg B-complex blend alongside the antioxidant-focused ingredients. MedlinePlus on B vitamins.
Black pepper extract completes the six-ingredient formula, at 0.5 mg per patch.
How the ingredients fit together
Recovery combines the antioxidant glutathione with NAC, a compound related to its building blocks, plus CoQ10 and the plant compound DHM. B-complex and black pepper extract complete the formula. The full combination matters when comparing Recovery with a single-ingredient glutathione or NAC product.
What does the research tell us about Recovery Patch?
The sources explain ingredient biology, oral-supplement studies and laboratory findings. They do not measure delivery or health outcomes from the finished Recovery Patch. Product-specific research would be needed to establish those results or compare its dose with a capsule.
Frequently asked questions
Are NAC and glutathione the same thing?
No. They have different chemical identities. NAC is connected to the supply of cysteine used in glutathione synthesis; glutathione is the antioxidant molecule itself. Both are listed in Recovery Patch.
Does Recovery Patch contain every B vitamin?
The verified formula lists a B-complex blend without an individual breakdown. We do not infer specific vitamins or their amounts from the total blend weight.
How is Recovery different from Energy Patch?
Recovery is the antioxidant-focused formula, with ingredients including glutathione and NAC. Energy is the daytime energy formula and contains caffeine, L-citrulline, L-leucine and electrolytes. The products share CoQ10 and black pepper extract.
Where can I find the application directions?
Our How to Use Pure Patch Recovery Patch guide covers placement, wear time, removal and adhesion troubleshooting.
How does the format affect the comparison?
Ingredient names are one part of the decision. Our comparison of glutathione patches, oral supplements and IVs explains delivery methods, routine and the research for each format.
Third-party tested
Pure Patch Sleep, Energy, Focus and Recovery patches are third-party tested. We maintain testing records and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for our patch products, alongside clearly listed ingredients for each formula. Learn more about our testing and quality standards.
Explore the Recovery routine
For placement, wear time and removal, read How to Use Pure Patch Recovery Patch. See packaging, the complete formula and available supplies on the Pure Patch Recovery Patch product page.