R + Nac Sr (Formerly Nac Sustained) - 90 V-Caps - Aor
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- N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
- 100mg
- R()lipoic acid (sodium salt)*
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene oxide. Capsule: hypromellose, chlorophyll
Do not use if you have diabetes, cystinuria/cystine kidney stones or are taking nitroglycerin. Do not use with antibiotics, charcoal, and over-the-counter antacids.
Contains NO:wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, soy, eggs, fish, or shellfish.
Veggie Caps
90vcaps
Take 1 capsule three times daily with protein-containing meals, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- Anti-aging
- Detoxification
- Mucus reduction
- Metabolism
- Immune support
- Mitochondrial, Cognitive & Neurological function
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The work of antioxidants is essential for maintaining good health. Antioxidants protect cellular and mitochondrial membranes and DNA from free-radical damage. This seemingly simple mechanism protects the body from many common conditions including inflammation, atherosclerosis, neurodegenerative conditions, and liver disease. R+ lipoic acid works in the mitochondria where cellular energy production occurs. Glutathione, produced in part by NAC, is one of the body's most versatile antioxidants. R+ lipoic acid and glutathione are two of the body's networking antioxidants, helping to keep antioxidants active in the body for longer. With aging, the body produces fewer of its own antioxidants and sustains more free-radical damage, accelerating aging. Antioxidants therefore delay the aging process! In fact, R+ lipoic acid has demonstrated benefits similar to those associated with the anti-aging-focused caloric restriction diet! Animal studies have even shown an increased lifespan and healthspan with R+ lipoic acid!
Heart Health
NAC is a highly effective reducer of lipoprotein (a), homocysteine and LDL oxidation, all of which are significant contributors to heart disease. Both NAC and lipoic acid reduce heart damage that can occur due to a lack of oxygen.
Detox & Chelation
Both NAC and lipoic acid help chelate toxic metals like iron and arsenic as well as excessive trace metals like copper from the body, protecting the brain and nerves from neurological damage. NAC also protects against numerous other environmental toxins and protects the liver from damage by toxins such as acetaminophen. NAC helps with detoxification by producing optimal amounts of GSH for reactions that make harmful compounds less toxic.
Diabetes, Neurological Health, Immunity and Mucolysis
Lipoic acid is known for its positive effects in regulating blood sugar and insulin activity. It also protects nerves against the side effects of diabetes, such as neuropathy and cataracts. As an antioxidant, it helps protect against neurodegenerative conditions, especially since the R+ form of lipoic acid crosses the blood-brain barrier. Studies have shown improvements in animal models of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases with supplemental lipoic acid. There is also recent interest in NAC's effects on insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease. Illnesses that involve reduced glutathione levels, such as HIV, can be improved by taking NAC, while R+ lipoic acid may help control HIV replication. NAC also has a mucolytic effect and helps break up excess mucus in conditions like chronic bronchitis and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Sustained Release and Half-Lives
Lipoic acid has a very short half-life, or time to peak activity, of about 22 minutes. This means that even if you take a high dose all at once, you'll get lots of antioxidant protection, but only for a short time. For NAC, although its half-life is about 2 hours, most of the NAC consumed gets used up by intestinal cells and the liver first, leaving little for GSH production and antioxidant activity. A timed-release formula such as R + NAC SR overcomes such issues, releasing these two powerful nutrients over the span of 8 hours or more and providing effective health benefits and antioxidant protection around the clock.
Cysteine
The amino acids that the body cannot produce, and need to be taken in through the diet, are called essential. Cysteine and cystine are two of these amino acids. Cystine simply contains two molecules of cysteine bonded together, which increases stability. Cysteine plays an important role in the formation of keratin and collagen, and the detoxification processes in the liver. Keratin gives strength to the fingernails, toenails, skin and hair.
Collagen gives elasticity to all connective tissue including the skin and cartilage, found in the joints. Thus cysteine helps maintain a youthful physical appearance and activity level. Cysteine contains sulfur and forms sulphur-containing amino acids, like glutathione, which is used by the liver to detoxify harmful chemicals including those found in cigarette smoke, alcohol, aspirin and acetaminophen. It also protects the body from radiation like that from the sun, industry or medical testing. Cysteine increases the fluidity of mucus making it beneficial for clearing and improving healing of the respiratory tract. Natural health practitioners for liver detoxification, skin problems, radiation damage, caner treatment, metal toxicity, respiratory disease and rheumatoid arthritis recommend cysteine.
Cystine is a stable molecule that combines two molecules of cysteine. The body converts them back and forth easily. The more soluble form is L-cysteine, making it a more effective supplement. It is commonly found in capsules. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an activated form of cysteine that is used for increasing levels of the antioxidant glutathione, protecting against age-related damage and preventing side effects from cancer therapy. See the article on NAC for more information. Take amino acid supplements at least 1/2 hour before or after a meal to maximize their absorption. If you take an individual amino acid supplement for longer than one month, take it with an amino acid complex to prevent the deficiency of other amino acids.
Toxicity with doses over 1000 mg is possible however some chronic diseases require these doses to see a medicinal effect.
Diabetics need for insulin may increase with cysteine use. Do not use cysteine if you have cystinuria, an inherited kidney disorder.
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