Amino acid precursor to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant
Designs for Health offers N-acetylcysteine in a 900 mg capsule. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is an important amino acid precursor to glutathione (GSH), one of the body's most powerful intracellular antioxidants, which promotes the optimization of phase II hepatic biotransformation (liver detoxification). NAC is the most stable form of the amino acid L-cysteine as a nutritional supplement. It plays an essential role in respiration by supporting lung health, is also used to facilitate post-workout muscle recovery, and acts as a cytoprotector against a wide range of pro-oxidant and inflammatory etiopathology. Additionally, due to the presence of a sulfhydryl group (-SH), NAC offers protection against exposure to heavy metals and other harmful substances. NAC is naturally found in Allium plant species, particularly onions, where bioavailability is higher than that of GSH supplementation alone.
Adults: Take 2 capsules daily.
Medicinal ingredients (per capsule): N-acetyl-L-cysteine..............900 mg Nonmedicinal ingredients: Hypromellose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), stearic acid (vegetable source), microcrystalline cellulose.
