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N-acetylcysteine
(NAC) is an acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine which is more
efficiently absorbed. It is also an antioxidant that is helpful at fighting
viruses. It is commonly used to help break down mucus and to protect from
acetaminophen toxicity. In addition, it helps the body to synthesize the
antioxidant glutathione. NAC helps to reduce plasma cell adhesion in type-2
diabetes patients. While NAC does reduce the amount of damage caused to the
lungs by cigarette smoking, it does not completely protect them from damage.
NAC is effective in the treatment of lung damage caused by inhalation of
airborne chemicals. NAC is also used as a liver protectant and appears
effective in reducing complications related to liver transplants.
Glutathione is one of the body?s most important and powerful antioxidants. A major function of vitamin C is to keep glutathione, L-cysteine, and N-acetylcysteine in reduced form so that they can continue to have their powerful free radical quenching effects which appear to be helpful in preventing infection in HIV patients. The supplement N-acetylcysteine appears to minimize the severity of influenza infection. Subjects taking 500 mg twice daily experience far fewer and less severe symptoms when they become infected with the flu. N-acetylcysteine is the more effective and used form of the amino acid L-cysteine. NAC acts as an antioxidant and is useful against viruses.
Ingredients:
Each vegetable capsule contains: | |
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 500 mg |