Douglas Labs N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine may be a useful nutritional supplement for individuals who wish to increase their intake of cysteine-derived antioxidants. To effectively increase both extracellular and intracellular glutathione levels, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine and glutathione may be taken concurrently.
What it is best for:
Body cells and tissues are threatened continuously by damage caused by toxic free radicals and reactive oxygen species (e.g., peroxides) which are produced during normal oxygen metabolism, by other chemical reactions, and by toxic agents in the environment. Free radicals, once formed, are capable of disrupting metabolic activity and cell structure. When this occurs, additional free radicals are produced which, in turn, can result in more extensive damage to cells and tissues. The uncontrolled production of free radicals is thought to be a major contributing factor to many degenerative diseases.
Why it works:
NAC is a precursor for the sulfur amino acid cysteine, and cysteine is used by the body to synthesize glutathione. Glutathione is a naturally occurring tripeptide which is a major component of two anti-free radical enzymes: glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase. As such, glutathione offers one mechanism for scavenging toxic free radicals and inhibiting peroxidation thereby slowing down freeradical catalyzed chain reactions.
Glutathione per se is well absorbed in the intestine, and enters the blood and other extracellular compartments where it exerts much of its beneficial antioxidant effects. However, it can not effectively enter the cell. In contrast to glutathione, NAC is efficiently transported into the cell where it is readily converted to cysteine for glutathione synthesis. Thus, supplementation with NAC can raise intracellular glutathione levels.
Acetyl-L-Cysteine by Douglas Labs contains:
Each Vegetarian Capsule Contains:
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine ...750mg
Other ingredients: Gelatin (capusle) and vegetable stearate
This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/diary, corn sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
How you use it:
Adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
WARNING:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
