N-acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that acts as a stabilizer for the formation of protein structures and is important for the formation of glutathione.
When you buy a tin of Now Foods NAC, you receive 250 vegetarian capsules of N-Acetyl Cysteine from the premium manufacturer Now Foods. One capsule contains a dosage of 600 mg NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) and has also been combined with 25 mcg selenium.
What is NAC and what effect does it have?
NAC is the abbreviation for N-acetylcysteine and is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid L-cysteine. NAC has the same effect as L-cysteine and is therefore often used as a substitute in food supplements[1].
L-cysteine is a sulphur-containing amino acid that is necessary for the formation of glutathione and has antioxidant properties. Although the body can produce L-cysteine itself, the amino acid must also be supplied to the body through food. Only a small proportion of about 2% of L-cysteine is found in food[1].
What makes Now Foods NAC so special?
Selenium from (L-selenomethionine) was added to the formula for the production of Now Foods NAC capsules.
Selenium is one of the essential trace elements that facilitate the production of some important enzymes.
The following statements on the effect of selenium have been scientifically proven:
Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Selenium contributes to the normal function of the thyroid gland
Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Natural color variations may occur in this product when exposed to air. Stains may occur in the capsule, but this does not affect the quality of the product.
In addition to Now Foods NAC (600 mg) with 250 capsules, you can get here on Naturprodukte.store also Now Foods NAC (600 mg ) with 100 capsules. You can also purchase Now Foods NAC with a dosage of 1000 mg per tablet or NAC preparations from other manufacturers .
* = Percentage of the nutrient reference values according to VO (EU) No. 1169/2011
** = Daily intake not determined
LEGAL NOTICE
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Store out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. If you have a bad reaction to the product, stop taking it immediately. Please consult your doctor if you wish to use dietary supplements and are being treated for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Sources
[1]L-Cysteine & N-Acetylcysteine Guide. Burgerstein, U., Schurgast, H, Zimmermann, M: Handbuch Nährstoffe - Vorbeugen und heilen durch ausgewogene Ernährung (2012), Trias Verlag (12th edition). 15.08.2019. Retrieved on 11.08.2021.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Citric Acid.
