NAC (N-Acetylcysteine)
Precursor of glutathione, the body's most potent antioxidant. Supports liver function, respiratory health, and detoxification.
What is it for?
Hepatic detoxification and respiratory health
Potent antioxidant and hepatic support
Natural mucolytic. Reduces congestion and supports glutathione
Glutathione precursor, the master antioxidant
Italian study showed reduction of endometriomas without surgery
Antioxidant that can protect against auditory damage
💡 Absorption: Take on an empty stomach for better absorption. Can be combined with vitamin C to enhance antioxidant effect.
⚠️ Caution: May cause nausea at high doses. Caution in asthmatics (may cause bronchospasm). Do not combine with nitroglycerin.
Recommended doses
Range: 600 – 900 mg
Combine with vitamin C for greater effect
Range: 600 – 1200 mg
Glutathione precursor. Take on an empty stomach
Range: 600 – 1800 mg
Split into 2-3 doses. Natural mucolytic
Interactions with other supplements
⚕️ Medication interactions
NAC enhances the vasodilatory effect of nitrates. Risk of severe hypotension.
→ No combinar.
🏥 Contraindications
NAC puede provocar broncoespasmo en algunos pacientes asmáticos, especialmente por vía inhalada pero también oral en casos sensibles.
→ Empezar con dosis bajas. Tener broncodilatador disponible. Suspender si empeoran los síntomas respiratorios. Consultar neumólogo.
📚 Scientific references (3)▼
Revision sobre los impactos de NAC en salud humana: antioxidante, mucolitico, hepatoprotector, neuroprotector.
Revision de usos clinicos: hepatoproteccion, salud respiratoria, psiquiatria, fertilidad. Perfil de seguridad excelente.
Revision comprehensiva. NAC como precursor de glutation es efectivo en multiples condiciones con estres oxidativo.
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