N•A•C is n-acetylcysteine, a form of the amino acid cysteine, which is more readily taken up by the cells. It is a precursor in the body to the cellular antioxidant glutathione (GSH), which is produced intracellulary, particularly in the liver. Cells cannot absorb preformed GSH, making preformed glutathione supplements of minimal effectiveness. Intracellular levels of reduced glutathione are best maintained with R(+)-lipoic acid, the natural form of this key antioxidant.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule Amount Per Serving
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 500mg
Non-medicinal Ingredients: Capsule; hypromellose, water.
AOR guarantees that no ingredients not listed on the label have been added to the product. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproducts.
Suggested Use
Take one capsule per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Main Applications
As reported by literature:
• Antioxidant.
• Precursor to glutathione.
• Less prone to auto-oxidation than cysteine and more intracellularly active.
• Anti-mucus in the lungs.
• Acetaminophen overdose.
• Immune responses.
• AIDS complications.
• Anti-HIV activity in-vitro.
• Cell-protective effect when dapsone (which is cytotoxic) is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in AIDS.
• Liver detoxification.
Source
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Cautions
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen
or for use beyond 6 months.
