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What Are NAC Supplement Benefits and Side Effects?

NAC; Introduction

  • NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is an antioxidant supplement derived from the amino acid l-cysteine.

  • It replenishes glutathione, the most important antioxidant in the body, and is responsible for neutralizing free radicals that cause cellular damage, reducing damage to body tissues, and improving immune health.

  • NAC primarily bonds with other amino acids like glutamine and glycine, to replenish glutathione.

  • The benefits and side effects of NAC supplement will be covered in this video.

  • NAC is found in protein-rich foods like chicken, beef, eggs, yogurt, and legumes.

  • The daily recommended amount for NAC is 600 to 1,800 milligrams.

  • This amount may increase depending on your body's needs and conditions.

  • Experts advise that prescription products that contain NAC must be given by a healthcare provider to ensure your safety.

Regulatory Actions Taken by the FDA

  • NAC is an approved drug by the US Food and Drug Administration.

  • Despite this, recent news has put this product under the spotlight, and NAC is now a red hot topic thanks to recent regulatory actions taken by the US FDA.

  • It appears that NAC cannot be lawfully marketed in a dietary supplement since the ingredient was first approved as a drug in 1963.

Benefits of NAC Supplement

Regulated Glutathione and Glutamate Levels

  • NAC primarily replenishes glutathione and its bonds with other amino acids like glutamine and glycine.

  • Glutamate is a brain neurotransmitter that plays a huge role in learning, behavior, and memory, and some psychiatric conditions.

  • As NAC boosts glutathione to prevent oxidative damage to brain cells, it eventually regulates glutamate levels and promotes brain health.

  • NAC supplements can reduce symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and improve dopamine function.

"Glutathione is the most important antioxidant in your body."

"As a NAC supplement promotes brain health, reduces oxidative damage to brain cells, and regulates glutamate levels, it reduces symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by improving dopamine function."

Prevent Kidney and Liver Damage

  • NAC is commonly used in emergency rooms to treat victims of paracetamol and acetaminophen overdose.

  • Acetaminophen is a drug that is used to cure fever and to relieve chronic pain.

  • NAC is given to patients of drug overdose because it can prevent further damage to your liver and kidneys.

  • NAC also detoxifies the liver and kidneys by preventing dangerous effects of environmental factors such as exposure to heavy metals that may affect these organs in the long run.

Relieve Symptoms of Lung Illness

  • NAC not only replenishes glutathione levels in your liver but also boosts this antioxidant in your lungs.

  • NAC supplements are being used to improve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

  • According to healthline, NAC reduces inflammation in your bronchial tubes and lung tissues.

  • Long-term oxidative damage and inflammation of the lung tissue cause airways to constrict, leading to shortness of breath and coughing.

  • COPD symptoms and lung function may significantly improve if you take 600 milligrams of NAC twice a day.

"NAC not only replenishes glutathione levels in your liver but also boosts this antioxidant in your lungs."

"NAC reduces inflammation in your bronchial tubes and lung tissues."

Improve Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders

  • NAC supplements are believed to improve symptoms of psychiatric disorders.

  • NAC supplements can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).

  • NAC supplements can also improve attention and reduce irritability and impulsiveness.

"NAC supplements are believed to improve symptoms of psychiatric disorders."

"NAC supplements can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)"

Benefits and side effects of NAC supplements

  • Glutamate is a neurotransmitter, and adequate levels of it help treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease. However, too much of it can be harmful to the brain, causing damage or contributing to psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

  • NAC, or N-Acetyl Cysteine, is a semi-essential amino acid, which helps improve symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder, reduce symptoms of schizophrenia and mild to severe OCD.

  • Despite the promising benefits of NAC, more research is required to identify its effectiveness in curing certain diseases.

  • Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal disturbances, especially due to the unpleasant smell of the drug, are common side effects of NAC supplements. Taking excessive doses of NAC can cause other side effects like coughing, wheezing, stridor, respiratory distress, chest pain, fever, raised temperature, and oral irritations.

  • Hypersensitivity can be observed depending on the dosage, resulting in bronchiospasm, airway obstruction, hypotension shock, injection site reaction, and visible rashes.

  • NAC supplements can also cause mild side effects like diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, weakened vision, and skin rashes, so taking them frequently is not recommended without consulting a healthcare provider first because most of its benefits still require a lot of research to be proven effective.

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