N-Acetyl Cysteine

• Amino acid precursor of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant

Designs for Health offers N-acetyl cysteine ​​in a 900 mg capsule. N-acetyl cysteine ​​(NAC) is an important amino acid precursor to glutathione (GSH), one of the body's most potent intracellular antioxidants, which promotes the optimization of phase II of 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 cytoprotectant against a wide range of pro-oxidant manifestations and inflammatory etiopathology. In addition, due to the presence of a sulfhydryl group (-SH), NAC offers protection against exposure to heavy metals as well as other harmful substances. NAC is found naturally in Allium plant species, particularly in onions, for which bioavailability is more interesting than for GSH alone in supplementation.