N-Acetyl Cysteine ( N-A-C ), 500 mg each pill
90 Capsules
Liver antioxidant

Acetylcysteine is a Dietary Supplement used as a liver antioxidant and has been studied for a number of years. This antioxidant is commonly used by medical doctors, and is available in hospitals in an intravenous form used to treat acetaminophen liver toxicity.

N Acetyl l Cysteine (also spelled acetylcysteine, n-acetyl cysteine, n acetylcysteine, or NAC) is a form of an amino acid. N Acetyl cysteine is a precursor in the body to the antioxidant glutathione, which is produced intracellularly, particularly by the liver.* For more information, see bottom of page.

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This product contains n acetyl-l-cysteine certified by the BGA (German FDA).
 
N-Acetylcysteine Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Number of Servings: 90

Amount Per Serving:
N Acetylcysteine - 500 mg **

Usage: Take half or one acetylcysteine capsule a few times a week with breakfast or as directed by your qualified health consultant. We suggest not taking N Acetylcysteine every day, but every other day or 2 or 3 times a week.

Other ingredients: gelatin, white rice, magnesium stearate. Vegetarians have the option to open the capsule by pulling on each end, and using the contents only.
 
** N Acetylcysteine supplement daily value not established.

Additional information
N acetylcysteine is an excellent source of sulfhydryl groups, and is converted in the body into metabolites capable of stimulating glutathione synthesis. Administration of n acetylcysteine has historically been as a mucolytic [mucus dissolving] agent in a variety of respiratory conditions. Acetylcysteine is often used in a hospital setting to protect the liver in cases of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. In this situation, n acetylcysteine is given intravenously.*

Study
A retrospective evaluation of shortened-duration oral N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning. J Med Toxicol. 2009. The use of less than the traditional 72-hour course of oral N-acetylcysteine is an alternative treatment option following potentially toxic acute and chronic acetaminophen ingestions felt to be at low risk of developing hepatotoxicity.

N Acetylcysteine supplement questions:
Q. Can aceytylcysteine supplement be taken the same day as MultiVit Rx or alpha lipoic acid antioxidant?
   A. If you plan to do so, we suggest using only half a capsule of acetylcystiene, and using this nutrient only 3 or 4 times a week.

Q. Why do you suggest not taking N acetyl cysteine supplements every day?
   A. There is a rare possibility that taking N acetylcysteine every day may inhibit the body's own production of glutathione, or can form a red blood cell-derived molecule that makes blood vessels think they are not getting enough oxygen. These studies were done in rodents and high dosages of N acetyl-cysteine were used. We don't have much research in humans to determine the health benefits and risks of daily N acetylcysteine use. For these reasons, we think people can get the benefits of N acetyl cysteine by using this supplement every other day or 3 times a week and minimize or eliminate the potential side effects.

Q. What is the right n-acetyl cysteine dosage as a daily supplement?
   A. There are no accepted guidelines on the appropriate n-acetyl cysteine daily dosage. Some people may need none, others may benefit from taking 500 mg of n-acetyl cysteine two or three days a week. If you are taking other antioxidants, we suggest you reduce your dosage of n-acetyl cysteine.

Q. What is the difference between cysteine and N Acetyl cysteine ? Which one is better to take?
     A. Most often, n aceytylcysteine is the one taken since it has stronger antioxidant potential, however it depends on the condition being treated. N-Acetyl cysteine has an additional acetyl group which makes it more potent as an antioxidant.

Q. There are so many antioxidant supplements to choose from, including acetylcysteine, alpha lipoic acid, acetylcarnitine, mangosteen, acai, goji berry, pomegranate, resveratrol, lycopene, etc. Which one is the best?
   A. This is impossible to say and it is impossible to predict which one of these in which dosage would be the best choice for a person to take. One option is to buy acetylcysteine and a few other supplements and then alternate their use. One day take acetylcysteine, another day take pomegranate extract, another day resveratrol,this way you can determine which amount and at which times work the best for your body.

Q. I plan to take acetylcysteine supplement for a long time. What is the ideal dosage?
   A. Since each person has a unique biochemistry, it is impossible to say what the ideal acetylcysteine dosage would be. One option is to take one acetylcysteine capsule twice a week if you plan to take it for many years. Another option is to open a capsule and take a third daily with a day or two off each week.

Q. I am considering ordering your N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine ( N-A-C ), capsules and have a question. Are they vegetarian? I had read that some cysteine supplements are derived from human hair, are yours?
   A. N Acetyl L Cysteine is made in the lab and it is not derived from animal sources. However the gelatin capsule is not vegetarian.