NAC Free Form N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 600 mg. - 90 Capsules Pure Encapsulations

Lung and Immune Support
When mucus in your lungs thickens, it can become difficult to expel. Pure Encapsulations NAC has been shown to disrupt disulfide bonds, thinning mucus so that it is more easily expelled from your lungs, taking trapped particles and bacteria with it. NAC also is a precursor to glutathione, and taking supplemental NAC increases the levels of glutathione in your tissues. Glutathione is a peptide comprising the amino acids glutamine, cysteine, and glycine. In its reduced form, it serves as a powerful antioxidant in nearly every cell of your body, helping you maintain a healthy immune response. Its antioxidant properties also have been shown to help combat other ailments caused by oxidative stress – including heart disease, infertility, and some psychiatric conditions.

Research-Backed
A multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial with 262 participants indicated that taking an NAC supplement like Pure Encapsulates NAC for 6 months supported upper-respiratory-tract and immune-system health. An additional analysis of 8 double-blind, placebo-controlled trials provides additional support for NAC’s favor for your respiratory health.

Detoxification of Heavy Metals
Several studies have suggested that taking Pure Encapsulations NAC supplements may help reduce mercury and cadmium accumulation in your kidneys and liver and/or moderate the effects of those metals in your body. NAC appears to achieve these results, in part, by facilitating mercury removal from tissues, promoting healthy glutathione levels, and protecting tissues from peroxidation generated by heavy metals. In short, NAC reduces potential kidney and liver damage and has applications for treatment of other liver diseases, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Mental Health Support
NAC has been shown to help regulate levels of glutamate, which is the most important neurotransmitter in your brain. While glutamate is necessary for normal brain activity, too much glutamate and too little glutathione can cause brain damage that can contribute to mental-health conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other addictive behaviors. Research indicates that the Pure Encapsulations NAC formula may help decrease symptoms for people with bipolar disease and depression, improving patients’ overall ability to function. Another study suggested that NAC also can help minimize effects of schizophrenia like social withdrawal, apathy and reduced attention spans.