What is the role of injectable (inj) glutathione in the treatment of liver cirrhosis? What is glutathione and why must we protect patient access to it? Cirrhosis happens when long term inflammation leads to permanent scarring in the liver, making it harder for this vital organ to perform its 500+ daily functions. There are two stages, compensated and decompensated Frontiers Glutathione: Pharmacological aspects and implications for clinical use in non alcoholic fatty liver disease