N-Acetyl Cysteine Supplement – Antioxidant Precursor of Glutathione

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is the acetylated form of the sulfur containing antioxidant amino acid cysteine, and the form which is best-absorbed and metabolized by the body. It is the most effective and immediate precursor of glutathione, the major antioxidant produced inside our cells, primarily by the liver cells.

What are the Benefits Associated with N-Acetyl Cysteine?

NAC is considered a better source of glutathione than glutathione itself, because of the latter's poor absorption when taken orally. Certain individuals with metabolic disorders, however, need to ingest glutathione in its preformed state and at physiologically active doses. NAC's efficacy in increasing intracellular levels of glutathione has been scientifically proven. Over 220 scientific studies demonstrate that n-acetyl-cysteine:

• Is particularly effective at preventing colds, flu, smokers' cough and bronchitis, and more generally, pulmonary disorders associated with the accumulation of mucus;
• Is an effective antidote against paracetamol poisoning when administered within twelve hours;
• Prevents liver damage from alcohol metabolism and alcoholic poisoning, and relieves hangover symptoms;
• May reduce carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoke;
• Reduces toxicity of heavy metals and facilitates their excretion;
• Reduces exercise fatigue and promotes recovery;
• Reduces age-related cartilage erosion;
• May significantly reduce levels of lipoprotein (a) and oxidation of LDL cholesterol;
• Reduces side effects of certain chemotherapies;
• Exerts anti-mutagenic effects which help prevent some types of cancer;
• Slows tumor development in lung cancer;
• Restricts susceptibility to HIV infection and is now being studied for its potential to prevent HIV seropositivity from developing into the disease.

N-acetyl cysteine is a powerful, low-cost, pluri-potent and scientifically supported antioxidant which anyone wishing to reduce age-associated oxidative stress should include in their daily supplementation. To maintain or restore glutathione levels in the body, discover our perlingual Glutathione supplement. Studies show that glutathione deficiency can also be prevented by the effects of Alpha-lipoic acid. Along with N-acetyl-cysteine, other active principles, including the neurotransmitter precursor dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), can also promote the synthesis of active molecules.