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N-acetyl cysteine or NAC is a form of the amino acid cysteine available in supplement form. NAC is is a precursor to glutathione and is often given when people cannot tolerate glutathione (if someone is sulfur sensitive). Since glutathione is the "master antioxidant" it is very important to the sick lyme body.
When it comes to NAC and glutathione, most lyme patients take one or the other. Some take both. Both are given in the short term in Dr. Horowitz's covid protocol.
NAC (n-acetyl cysteine) helps the body build antioxidants. It's also sometimes helpful to people who have to undergo procedures with radio contrast dye or other chemical exposure to detox it out of their bodies. For years before it became a popular supplement it has been used in hospital settings. It can often be indicated for COPD and other respiratory issues. Doctors like Horowitz recommend 600 mg a day.
9 minute education video that explains NAC well
"Glutathione and its precursor building blocks, ALA and NAC, also may help remove toxins."
"If glutathione supplementation isn’t tolerated well, there are also ways to encourage the body to make its own glutathione. This includes supplementation with N-Acetylcystein (NAC) and alpha-lipoic acid (Horowitz, 2017)."
"It inhibits cytokine cascades (inflammatory messengers stimulated by microbes) It also inhibits the breakdown of collagen."
"And secondly, it disrupts the protective biofilms that are created by Candida albicans and other pathogens."
"Generally, NAC supplements are a safe way to promote healthy glutathione levels, but it’s very important to maintain hydration; drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water a day is critical."
"Medically, it is used to treat acetaminophen toxicity; it is almost 100% effective as long as it’s given within the first eight hours after overdose."
"NAC can Reduce Cyst size and Halt Endometrioma Growth"
"This paper presents a review on various applications of NAC in treatment of several diseases."
"The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in preventing those with mild or moderate COVID-19 from progressing to severe disease."
“Although anecdotal,” he said, “I have heard from patients who were on NAC and glutathione when they were exposed to COVID-19, that they did not get sick or test positive for the virus, when others around them did.”
NAC YouTube video
Glutathione post
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