N-Acetyl Cysteine

[futurefields]

Anybody here familiar with this supplement?

 

[FeuerFrei]

No.
But I'm here for the briefing.

 

[Cappuccino]

Are you referring to the workout supplement or the one that treats cystic fibrosis? Go back to sschool!

 

[futurefields]

Are you referring to the workout supplement or the one that treats cystic fibrosis? Go back to sschool!

I'm referring to N-Acetyl Cysteine.

Man you can't even spell school right.

 

[brainhulk]

Its an antioxidant that's used to prevent liver damage in acetaminophen overdose, a mucolytic, and also to prevent iv contrast induced nephropathy

The iv and liquid forms smell like rotten eggs

 

[futurefields]

The capsules do as well

Its also the main precursor to glutathione which is antinflammatory the body produces

NAC can help reduce inflammation throughout the entire body especially the liver and lungs

Inflammation is a pathway to many disease states like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis

 

[Ken g6]

Say, that looks like something I could use. I have a lot of mucus.

 

[Charmonium]

Before taking it you should read up on the possible side effects and interactions.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/509405-dangers-of-taking-l-cysteine/

I think you can synthesize cysteine from methionine since only the latter is an essential amino acid. The two together along with homocysteine and taurine are the primary sulfur containing aminos.