NAC also acts as a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, directly scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and regulating the redox state by maintaining the thiol pool being a precursor of cysteine (an essential substrate for glutathione synthesis)
Safe Use, Mitigation Strategies, and When to Consult Your Provider To minimize glutathione depletion risk: stay within recommended dosing limits (maximum 3,0004,000 mg/day for adults), avoid chronic daily use without medical guidance, maintain adequate nutrition (protein, vitamins B6 and C support glutathione synthesis), and consider alternatives like physical therapy or NSAIDs where appropriate
Glutathione, a tripeptide naturally found in the body, consists of cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine
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