Origin: Supplements or food sources such as chicken, turkey, yogurt, cheese, eggs, sunflower seeds and legumes.
Also Known As:
N-acetylcysteine
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
NALC
NAC
Acetadote
Fluimucil
Mucomyst
Overview: N-Acetyl-Cysteinebetter known as NAC is derived from the amino acid L-cysteine. N-Acetyl-Cysteine is used in a wide variety of sports supplementation to help reduce high levels of blood fat, assist with kidney and liver health, as well as being an antioxidant.
It helps replenish the body’s stores of the antioxidant glutathione and it is also regarded for its role in detoxifying the body from heavy metals. It also helps with chronic respiratory conditions, fertility, and brain health.
Common Dosage: 600 mg per day