What is this NAC????

[PrettyMocha02]

I'm curious because I want to start taking something else. I've been on met and spiro since Nov 2004, and they are no longer working. I'm hearing about vitex and this NAC. So could someone tell me what does NAC is so I could get a little more info on it. I have an appointment with my endo tomorrow, and trying to get more info on this stuff to talk to her about. Thanks a bunch

Jasmine

[PrettyMocha02]

Please will someone tell me something. I have an appointment tomorrow at 10:15am, and would like to do some quick research on it before I hit the bed. I would really love to know.

[Ajani]

NAC? I did a search for it and couldn't find anything, even on Google. Do you mean NPC? That's Natural Progesterone Cream.

[Deb34]

NAC= N-Acetyl-Cysteine

google that term

[Ajani]

Funny that I didn't get any hits here. It sounded familliar, but I got nothing.

[Deb34]

http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php?t=135032


try this link, it will give you more information




Deb

[Jen K]

I just read the other thread about NAC. Does it help with hair loss as well, or just in the reduction of excessive hair growth??

Jen K

[Deb34]

I'm not sure Jen K, that's a great question. I hope someone who's been using it a while can chime in here. In the meantime, i'll try to find out....


deb

[Ajani]

Deb, thanks for the link.

[Deb34]

here's what i found regarding NAC promoting hair growth, (i'm assuming this is for premature balding & womens hair loss & not facial hair growth ) sorry it's not more detailed....


from this website:
http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-cy...teine-nac.html

Cysteine, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that can be manufactured in the liver. It is obtained in the diet from beans, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, dairy products, eggs, fish, garlic, legumes, meat, nuts, onions, red peppers, seafood, seeds, soy, whey, and whole grains. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a modified form of cysteine. NAC helps the body make the antioxidant enzyme glutathione.

ROLE FOR ANTI-AGING:

Cysteine may help to diminish the effects of aging, protect against heart disease and cancer, boost the immune system, promotes metabolism of fats and production of muscle tissue, aid healing after surgery, promote hair growth, and prevent hair loss. It is also known to work synergistically with vitamin E and selenium as an antioxidant, protecting against the damaging effects of radiation, acetaldehyde, acrolein in tobacco smoke, alcohol and environmental pollutants.

Several studies have found that NAC is beneficial to patients with chronic bronchitis and angina; there is also preliminary evidence to suggest that it may help to prevent colon cancer Some experts believe that NAC increases the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and helps to alleviate their side effects, however there is little clinical evidence to support this. Very high doses of NAC are given to patients in hospital to treat acetaminophen poisoning.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

Symptoms of cysteine deficiency include: apathy, loss of pigmentation in hair, edema, lethargy, liver damage, muscle loss, skin lesions, weakness, fat loss, and slowed growth in children.

THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:

Optimal levels of NAC and cysteine have not been determined. 250 to 1,500 mg of NAC per day has been used in clinical studies with no adverse effects.

MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL:

Not established -there are no known signs of toxicity from cysteine. NAC appears to be a very safe supplement even in high doses, however an animal study found that 60-100 times the normal dose could cause liver injury. Note: NAC is known to have antioxidant activity, however one study found that daily doses of 1.2g or more increased oxidative stress.

SIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS:

People with diabetes mellitus and allergies to eggs, milk, or wheat should not take supplementary cysteine. People taking the drug may experience severe headaches when taking NAC. Cysteine supplements must be taken with vitamin C to prevent cysteine being converted to cystine, which may form kidney or bladder stones. People with kidney or liver disease should consult their doctor before taking supplementary cysteine.

Deb

[jlbrown122]

Here's a link I was given a few weeks ago. Today is my first day taking soy and NAC.

http://soulcysters.net/showthread.php?t=135415