Description
As an antioxidant, NAC protects cells from damage caused by the excessive oxidative stress that results from inflammation, chronic disease, prolonged strenuous exercise, pollution exposure and generalized stress.
NAC also minimizes the liver damage caused by the overuse of certain pharmaceutical drugs like acetaminophen and the acute exposures to environmental chemicals. In fact it’s been administered in hospital emergency departments for this purpose for decades. NAC replenishes the body’s own antioxidant, glutathione. However, NAC is more useable by the body than supplementary glutathione, which typically cannot be absorbed intact when ingested.
Another great benefit of NAC is respiratory support. It has the ability to reduce the viscosity of mucus and stimulate the clearing of mucus from the airways. This makes NAC a valuable component of any respiratory symptom-management program where congestion occurs. Additionally, NAC protects the lungs from the damaging effects of inhaled pollutants--like smoke, and chemical fumes.
NAC also supports heart health by normalizing homocysteine and lipoprotein(a) levels--- two biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease when they are elevated.
