Vegan N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) 600 mg - 60 capsules
What is N-acetyl-L-cysteine?
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is an easily absorbable form of the amino acid cysteine. Cysteine is the main precursor of glutathione and it is used for the production of body proteins. NAC is easily absorbed due to its binding to the acetyl molecule.
Semi-essential amino acid
Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. As a rule, our body forms cysteine from methionine, but this conversion process does not always go well. Factors such as diet, rapid growth, vigorous exercise or surgery can also make cysteine an essential amino acid. The body then no longer produces enough of this amino acid to meet our body needs. To ensure yourself of enough cysteine in such circumstances, supplementation with NAC can be a solution.
Easy to absorb
Acetyl is a molecular part, so the acetyl group is not a molecule in itself. The coupling of acetyl with cysteine ensures a very efficient passage through the cell membrane. Acetyl is a fatty compound and can therefore be absorbed in its entirety in the intestines. The acetyl bond also protects against oxidation, which ensures rapid distribution in the cell and rapid cleavage of the bond by enzymes. N-acetyl-L-cysteine is therefore better absorbed than normal cysteine.
Glutathione
Glutathione is a tripeptide (compound of 3 amino acids) that is produced by the body from the amino acids cysteine, glutamine and glycine. Glutathione is found in relatively high concentrations in the body cells of all living organisms. Under normal circumstances, glutathione is produced by the body as needed, but with increasing age and greater oxidative stress, its own production may fall short.
Glutathione is in great need in the body and is quickly used up in times of illness, stress, physical exertion and fatigue. Radiation, smoking, medication use, (top) sports, chemical pollution and heavy metals can also lead to glutathione depletion.
The glutathione status of a cell is an important indicator of cell function and cell viability. When ongoing oxidative stress depletes glutathione stores, antioxidant protective mechanisms may fail, resulting in tissue damage.
What are the benefits of NAC?
NAC can reduce the symptoms of respiratory diseases because it has an expectorant and antioxidant effect. This can cause mucus in the airways to become loose. NAC is also used by athletes for endurance, partly due to the antioxidant activity in muscle tissue. In the liver, NAC can help protect against the toxic effects of substances such as heavy metals and medications.
- 60 caps
Vegan N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) 600 mg - 60 capsules
What is N-acetyl-L-cysteine?
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is an easily absorbable form of the amino acid cysteine. Cysteine is the main precursor of glutathione and it is used for the production of body proteins. NAC is easily absorbed due to its binding to the acetyl molecule.
Semi-essential amino acid
Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. As a rule, our body forms cysteine from methionine, but this conversion process does not always go well. Factors such as diet, rapid growth, vigorous exercise or surgery can also make cysteine an essential amino acid. The body then no longer produces enough of this amino acid to meet our body needs. To ensure yourself of enough cysteine in such circumstances, supplementation with NAC can be a solution.
Easy to absorb
Acetyl is a molecular part, so the acetyl group is not a molecule in itself. The coupling of acetyl with cysteine ensures a very efficient passage through the cell membrane. Acetyl is a fatty compound and can therefore be absorbed in its entirety in the intestines. The acetyl bond also protects against oxidation, which ensures rapid distribution in the cell and rapid cleavage of the bond by enzymes. N-acetyl-L-cysteine is therefore better absorbed than normal cysteine.
Glutathione
Glutathione is a tripeptide (compound of 3 amino acids) that is produced by the body from the amino acids cysteine, glutamine and glycine. Glutathione is found in relatively high concentrations in the body cells of all living organisms. Under normal circumstances, glutathione is produced by the body as needed, but with increasing age and greater oxidative stress, its own production may fall short.
Glutathione is in great need in the body and is quickly used up in times of illness, stress, physical exertion and fatigue. Radiation, smoking, medication use, (top) sports, chemical pollution and heavy metals can also lead to glutathione depletion.
The glutathione status of a cell is an important indicator of cell function and cell viability. When ongoing oxidative stress depletes glutathione stores, antioxidant protective mechanisms may fail, resulting in tissue damage.
What are the benefits of NAC?
NAC can reduce the symptoms of respiratory diseases because it has an expectorant and antioxidant effect. This can cause mucus in the airways to become loose. NAC is also used by athletes for endurance, partly due to the antioxidant activity in muscle tissue. In the liver, NAC can help protect against the toxic effects of substances such as heavy metals and medications.
- 60 caps