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NAC is a powerful antioxidant well known for its potent ability for detoxification, respiratory function, and cellular health.
Product Overview
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) is one of the most effective and versatile supplements on the market today. Clinicians in functional and integrative medicine, in addition to those treating mental health disorders, often use NAC as one of their primary supportive tools for their patients.
NAC is a powerful antioxidant well known for its potent ability for detoxification, respiratory function, and cellular health. In the brain NAC can support clearance of over stimulating neurotransmitters that lead to irritability, anxiety, and obsessional thinking.
Clinical Applications
- Supports decreasing irritability in the brain
- Supports healthy neurotransmission
- Promotes reduction in obsessional thinking
- Promotes reduction in hair pulling behaviors
- Supports healthy brain inflammation balance Improves glutathione and antioxidant balance
- Supports healthy cellular detoxification
- Supports healthy respiratory function
- Promotes healthy liver function (especially with Tylenol use)
Directions: Take 1 tablet, once to twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare provider. Serving Size 60 capsules
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications for psychiatric purposes such as anxiety or depression, consult your health care professional before taking this product.
Ingredients
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Frequently Asked Questions
NAC may promote many benefits as an additional support tool while on other psychiatric medications. NAC can be liver protective (which often psychiatric medications are processed through your liver, and have potential side effects that can lead to liver dysfunction). It can also help promote healthy glutamate/GABA balance, which can help with irritability of the brain. As always, for an individualized approach to care, please consult with your medical provider about all the medications you are taking before taking this supplement.
There is a robust level of evidence and safety in children and the use of NAC.
Oral administration of NAC has a peak of 1.5-2 hours, with a half life of about 6 hours. Some people will notice the effect of NAC at the peak. Since the half life is short, consideration of taking NAC more frequently throughout the day should be considered. Please consult your healthcare provider for more personalized instructions.
Yes. You can open and dump the capsules and mix in whatever is easiest to ingest. See our information on ways to help take supplements if you cannot swallow pills here.
NAC is possibly safe in pregnancy and there is insufficient evidence to recommend during lactation. Please consult your health care provider before use.
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