N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is the N-acetyl derivative of the protein amino acid L-cysteine. It is available as a nutritional supplement and as a drug. It is an excellent source of the sulfhydryl group.

A short cut review was carried out to establish whether methionine was better than n-acetyl cysteine at reducing the severity of liver damage after paracetamol overdose. Thirty nine papers were found ...

MIT research reveals that a slowdown in protein mobility is a common dysfunction in chronic diseases, potentially offering ...

The proposed mechanisms of action of some of the nutraceutical supplements on the mammalian cholesterol pathway are shown in Figure 2. Virtually all studies have shown very high safety profiles ...

Chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and inflammatory disorders have a huge impact on humanity. They are a leading cause of ...

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Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats reduce harmful LDL cholesterol levels and inflammation, and provide nutrients that your body needs to develop and maintain your cells. Polyunsaturated fats ...