| Also named NAC, it is a chemically altered version of | | | | becomes bothersome or critical, get to the nearest |
| the body's non-essential amino acids. It works by | | | | emergency facility or your doctor as soon as |
| detoxifying the body by removing harmful toxins. | | | | possible. These are all extremely rare side effects, |
| The amino acid protects cells from damage and it | | | | and this amino acid is generally known as a safe |
| also preserves liver functions. | | | | nutrient to consume. |
| NAC is a precursor to Glutathione, the strongest free | | | | Again-Acetylcysteine is beleived to be very safe; |
| radical destroyer. | | | | however, the recommended daily allowance has not |
| It protects the liver and brain from damage done by | | | | been set for this nutrient. A dosage of around 30 to |
| pollutants such as alcohol, cigarette smoke, and acidic | | | | 50 mgs is the best kind of dosage in our view. Some |
| or particulate matter in the air. The nutrient has other | | | | studies have shown, however, that people use |
| meaningful benefits as well. | | | | dosages of 1,000 mgs per day. |
| NAC helps the body to promote the burning of fat. It | | | | It is the possibile that N-acetylcysteine may cause |
| aids in the building of muscle. Through a chelating | | | | the body to get rid (excrete) the mineral zinc. Both |
| effect, the nutrient can rid the body of copper. The | | | | zinc and the mineral copper should always be taken |
| amino acid is also used in the treatment of some | | | | together, we suggest that you take both zinc and |
| specific conditions. | | | | copper if consuming n-acetyl cysteine to avoid |
| The amino acid is used to treat emphysema, | | | | deficiencies in these important minerals. |
| bronchitis, and other adult respiratory problems. NAC | | | | As always, women who are pregnant or nursing, and |
| plays a role in white cell production and their specific | | | | those individuals on prescription drugs, or who have a |
| activities. That is, the white blood cells help to fight | | | | known medical condition, should always consult with |
| disease, and boost the body's natural immune | | | | their physician before starting any new |
| response. It further aids in the metabolism and | | | | supplementation. |
| function of insulin which is necessary for the proper | | | | Our Tip on Choosing an N-Acetylcysteine Product |
| use, by the body, of sugars and starches. | | | | Nutritional supplements in the U.S. and now other |
| Sources of N-Acetyl L-Cysteine | | | | places in the world are largely unregulated, and many |
| NAC can come from a number of sources. The body | | | | parties, both government and private have |
| does make it on its own. It is, however, found in | | | | determined that health consumers only have a 1 in 5 |
| high-protein foods such as meat and eggs. | | | | chance of buying a product that actually contains the |
| Broccoli, wheat, garlic, onions, and red peppers are all | | | | amount of ingredients stated on the product label, or |
| good sources of NAC. | | | | worse still, a product that is not contaminated with |
| Known Side effects and precautions | | | | harmful toxins. |
| The less common side effects and those that require | | | | Because of this, we suggest that you only purchase |
| medical attention are wheezing, a tight chest, and | | | | from pharmaceutical GMP compliant facilities, such |
| difficulty breathing, especially asthmatics. | | | | places adhere to the most exacting manufacturing |
| Rare side effects include a skin rash or irritation. | | | | standards. If you do what we have suggested, you |
| Other side effects that don't necessarily need | | | | can be sure you are getting the amount of n-acetyl |
| medical attention include clammy skin, fever, | | | | cysteine you paid for, and one that is not potentially |
| increased lung mucous, and irritation/soreness in the | | | | contaminated. |
| mouth, throat, or lungs. As always, if any side effect | | | | |