/awesome-nac

A curated list for awesome N-Acetylcysteine (N.A.C.) studies & sources

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Awesome-NAC

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A curated list for awesome N-Acetylcysteine (N.A.C.) studies & sources

NAC-molecule

Description

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), as a nutritional supplement, is a greatly applied antioxidant in vivo and in vitro. NAC is a precursor of L-cysteine that results in glutathione elevation biosynthesis. It acts directly as a scavenger of free radicals, especially oxygen radicals. NAC is a powerful antioxidant. It is also recommended as a potential treatment option for different disorders resulted from generation of free oxygen radicals. Additionally, it is a protected and endured mucolytic drug that mellows tenacious mucous discharges. It has been used for treatment of various diseases in a direct action or in a combination with some other medications.

Research Studies by Use or Category

Overview / Summaries

Antioxidant

Detoxification and treatment of Liver & Kidney Damage

Mental Health, Psychiatric Disorders, and Additive Behaviors

Psychiatric

Alzheimer's disease

Parkinson's disease

Respiratory

Fertility & Birth complications

Blood sugar, Diabetes & fat cells

Heart & Cardiovascular health

Immune Function


Deduplicated Source List