N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder

Product Description

 

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N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) is an acetyl derivative of cysteine with free radical scavenging properties. It is the precursor of reduced glutathione in the human body.

In early research, and in clinical practice, it was often used as an expectorant. With further in-depth research on it, it is found that it has many unique functions.

For example, as a commonly used antioxidant, it plays an important supporting role in the heart, liver, kidney, respiratory tract and other aspects.

Product Name	N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
CAS NO.	616-91-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO3S
EINECS	210-498-3
Solubility	Soluble in water or ethanol

The efficacy of NAC is mainly reflected through its sulfur group (-SH) and the enhancement of glutathione:

What is a thio group (-SH)?

The chemical formula of sulfhydryl group is -SH, which has an odor, is easily oxidized, and can provide a chelating site for some metal cations. Therefore, the sulfur group (-SH) is the main reactive chemical group for neutralizing free radicals and heavy metals.

Product Function

 

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1. Reduce phlegm

The sulfur group (-SH) contained in the NAC molecule can break the disulfide bond (-S-S-) in the glycoprotein polypeptide chain in the sputum, reduce the viscosity of the sputum, and make it liquefied. It can also break the DNA fibers in purulent sputum, so it can dissolve not only white viscous sputum but also purulent sputum, making the patient's sputum thin and easy to cough up, avoiding the sticky sputum that is difficult to cough up and stay in the respiratory tract. cause repeated infections.

2. Protect the lungs

NAC attenuates nicotine-induced apoptosis of type I alveolar epithelial cells and also inhibits cigarette extract-induced apoptosis of type II alveolar epithelial cells

3. Bronchus

Chronic bronchitis is closely related to smoking. Cigarettes can stimulate the production of inflammatory mediators, and also lead to goblet cell hyperplasia, increased mucus secretion, and blockage of the airway. NAC maintains adequate glutathione in the lungs and airways, protecting the airways through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Other studies have shown that NAC can antagonize the damage of formaldehyde to bronchial epithelial cells.

4. Liver protection

NAC can accelerate ethanol metabolism and counteract ethanol-induced liver damage

5. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

NAC lowers androgen levels in the body by increasing glutathione levels, while improving insulin secretion under sugar load. Acts on the ovary as an insulin sensitizer, regulating the abnormal glucose metabolism (insulin resistance) of the ovary itself, and restoring the sensitivity to gonadotropins.

6. Relax and relieve anxiety

NAC can increase the level of glutathione, glutathione can maintain the homeostasis of glutamate and GABA (GABA: inhibitory neurons, glutamate: excitatory neurons), enhance the neuronal response activated by GABA, This relaxes the nerves and relieves anxiety.

7. Whitening

NAC supplementation indirectly increases the level of glutathione in the body, which inhibits tyrosinase and neutralizes free radicals, thereby reducing melanin formation.

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