Wednesday, January 23, 2008

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)

Food sources and dietary supplements that help boost glutathione levels naturally.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)

It is derived from the amino acid L-Cysteine, and acts as a precursor of glutathione.

NAC is quickly metabolized into glutathione once it enters the body.

It has been proven in numerous scientific studies and clinical trials, to boost intracellular production of glutathione, and is approved by the FDA for treatment of accetaminophen overdose.

Because of glutathione mucolytic action, NAC is commonly used in the treatment of lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, bronchitis and asthma.

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