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When mucus thickens, it can become difficult to expel. Due to its sulfur content, NAC is able to disrupt disulfide bonds, thinning the mucus so that it, along with the trapped particles and bacteria, are more easily expelled from the lungs. NAC is a powerful free radical scavenger and thus supports epithelial cell health and healthy cilia activity in the respiratory tract. NAC is also a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione. Supplemental NAC increases tissue levels of glutathione. Lymphocytes, specific components of the immune system, rely on glutathione to function properly. Tissues enhanced with glutathione support overall antioxidant protection and help to maintain a healthy immune response. A multicenter, randomized, double blind trial with 262 participants indicated that NAC supplementation for 6 months supported upper respiratory tract and immune system health. A recent meta-analysis of 8 double blind, placebo controlled trials provided additional support for NAC’s ability to support respiratory tract health. Several studies suggest that NAC administration to animals may help to reduce mercury and cadmium accumulation in the kidneys and liver and/or to moderate the effects of these metals in these tissues. NAC may achieve these actions in part by facilitating mercury removal from tissues, promoting healthy glutathione levels, or protecting tissues from peroxidation generated by heavy metals.
Each vegetable capsule contains
- N-acetyl-l-cysteine (free-form) (600 mg)
- Ascorbyl palmitate (fat-soluble vitamin C) (5 mg)
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends between 600-1800 mg per day, in divided doses, between meals. Pure Encapsulations NAC capsules come in both 600 and 900 mg capsules.
Precautions
Rare side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, or abdominal pain. If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. NAC may interact with nitroglycerin and metoclopramide. Consult your physician for more information.
Cautions
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney stones, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. if you are taking antibiotics or nitroglycerin, do not use this product.