NAC
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NAC is an abbreviation for N-acetylcysteine, a supplement form of the amino acid cysteine.
It's used medicinally as a mucolytic to thin mucus in respiratory conditions and as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
NAC has gained popularity as a dietary supplement for its antioxidant properties: I take NAC for liver support.
Cysteine-derived mucolytic compound
- mucolyticAgent dissolving viscous secretions
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- supplementSomething added to complete
respiratory · expectorant · cysteine · detoxification · antidote · bronchitis · COPD · nebulizer
N-acetylcysteine
Cysteine-derived mucolytic compound
- mucolyticAgent dissolving viscous secretions
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
supplement · respiratory · expectorant · cysteine · detoxification · antidote · bronchitis · COPD · nebulizer · capsule