Description
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an amino acid that boosts antioxidant function and is a source of the conditionally essential amino acid L-cysteine.
Clinical Applications
- Improves Glutathione Status
- Supports Detoxification of Environmental Toxins and Pollutants
- Supports Healthy Respiratory Function
- Supports Cellular Antioxidant Activity
It has also been found to raise glutathione levels. Glutathione is an important antioxidant used in many different metabolic processes within the body. Maintaining adequate levels is important to maintaining the health of the respiratory, hepatic, and immune systems. It is also important in supporting antioxidant protection of lipids and proteins and supporting the normal response to inflammation. NAC is commonly used as an agent to help clear sinus and airway congestion caused by mucus overproduction. It also supports antioxidant and cellular detoxification pathways in the body.
Each capsule of the N-Acetyl Cysteine formulation includes 500 mg of this versatile amino acid.
Suggested Use:
1 or more capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Respiratory Function
Studies show NAC supports normal mucous production and may positively support pulmonary and respiratory function, especially when consumed over a prolonged period. A clinical trial of 100 smokers found NAC significantly improved measures of pulmonary health,13 and high-dose NAC taken over a one year period resulted in significantly improved small airway clarity and decreased frequency of respiratory challenges. A systematic review found NAC to be effective in supporting children’s pulmonary health as well.15 NAC was
also shown to support pulmonary health after inhalation of mustard gas.
Neuropsychiatry Health
More recently, research has pointed to the role of NAC in targeting a diverse array of factors related to the neuropsychiatric health. NAC has been shown to protect neurons from oxidative damage, and to improve neurotransmitter production, mitochondrial function and inflammatory balance. Studies have also highlighted the role of NAC in modulating oxidative stress as its mechanism of action in neuropsychiatric health.
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