N-Acetyl Cysteine, 600 mg., 60 capsules

      
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N-Acetyl Cysteine 600 mg. 60 capsules

$10.50

L-cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids, the others being taurine (which can be produced from L-cysteine) and L-methionine from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body by a multi-step process. Cysteine plays a role in the sulfation cycle, acting as a sulfur donor in phase II detoxification and as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Cysteine also helps synthesize glutathione, one of the body’s most important natural detoxifiers.

N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is the acetylated form of L-cysteine, which is more efficiently absorbed.

NAC is an antioxidant and a free radical-scavenging agent that increases intracellular GSH (the reduced form of glutathione), at the cellular level. NAC can act as a precursor for glutathione synthesis as well as a stimulator of the cytosolic enzymes involved in glutathione regeneration.

When taking L-cysteine, N-acetyl-cysteine, or glutathione, it is recommended that two to three times as much vitamin C be taken at the same time prevent these amino acids from being oxidized in the body. Failure to do so may result in more harm than good from taking this product because of the prolonged presence of the oxidized form of L-cysteine.

N-acetyl-cysteine:

• Can act as an antioxidant and is helpful against viruses.

• N-acetyl-cysteine has been used as a liver protectant.

• Can break up pulmonary and bronchial mucus.

• N-acetyl-cysteine can boost glutathione levels in cells and is an FDA-approved prescription drug sold under the tradename “Mucomist” to treat acetaminophen induced liver injury.

Respiratory Illness

A review of scientific studies also found that NAC may help dissolve mucus and improve symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis and emphysema. Chronic smokers also may benefit from NAC supplementation. Studies on large groups of people have found that NAC appears to have cancer prevention properties in people who are at risk for lung cancer.

Free radical damage is believed to contribute to the development and progression of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a condition characterized by the rapid and progressive malfunction of the lungs. Although not all studies agree, some research of animals and people suggest that intravenous NAC may boost levels of glutathione and subsequently prevent and/or treat lung damage caused by ARDS. However, results of other studies have been conflicting. Further investigation is needed.

Supplement Facts

  Dosage and use:

 One to three capsules daily are suggested.

 This product can be taken with or without food.

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