NAC helps to detoxify your body and neutralizes free radicals
Nac
Updated Mar. 03rd, 2022
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine and is a more stable form of this amino acid for supplementation. NAC is a precursor to the important antioxidant, glutathione. glutathione works in the liver to change chemicals and metabolic byproducts into harmless substances for excretion from the body. NAC is also an antioxidant in its own right. It detoxifies heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, and lead.
It protects all cells of the body from damage due to aging, helps immune cells kill invading microbes (especially viruses) and stops cells from being harmed by radiation and chemotherapy. NAC is recommended by natural health practitioners for conditions such as frequent colds and flus, asthma, bronchitis, acetaminophen toxicity, heavy metal toxicity, side effects of cancer treatment, AIDS and decreased liver functioning. Supplementation of NAC has been shown to improve the body’s glutathione levels.
NAC is available as an encapsulated powder. Large NAC doses may cause diarrhea. NAC may inactivate some antibiotics and insulin.
NAC keeps me from "coughing up a lung" in winter when the wood stove and furnace are on. The dry, sooty indoor air makes me cough like a smoker, my naturopath said to take NAC. It thins mucus to expel easier. I hardly cough anymore!!!!
Hello Marie,
Thank you for sharing how NAC has helped you. We're glad you enjoyed this article and that you've found natural relief.
Stay healthy & well.
This supplement works very well as a precursor to glutathione. Glutathione works in the liver to change chemicals and metabolic byproducts into harmless substances for excretion from the body. NAC is also an antioxidant in its own right. It detoxifies heavy metals and helps cleanse the body. Since taking this supplement I definitely have more energy and feel less biliary congestion, which is really nice. Overall I’m feeling good & looking forward to seeing how I feel after longer use.
Hello Judy,
Thank you for sharing your story with NAC, it is indeed a great supplement and glutathione is the master antioxidant for our bodies. If you'd like to learn more about glutathione, check out our other article here:
https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/glutathione/
Stay healthy !
This is a product that I have started using the last few months. I helps with food digestion and strengthens body functions
Hello Sharon,
Thank you for sharing your experience with NAC, we're happy to hear it's been working well for your needs. If you're in need of new or more supplements to support digestion, have a look at this article of ours as well:
https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/health-concerns/digestive-health/
Have a healthy day!
This is a product that I use daily to help digestion and strengthens immunity.
Hello, Sharon.
Thank you for sharing. If you'd like to learn about more supplements that support immune health, check out this article: https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/health-concerns/digestive-health/