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Who is taking n-acetyl-cysteine?
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NAC attack : Nac is a pretty harmless chemical that is a precursor to one of the most powerful anti-oxidants produced in our body, namely glutathione. It helps clean out your body by enhancing the liver's ability to detox, enhances brain function and improves respiratory inflammation. Used in the er for asthma as well.
Answered 3/3/2018
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N-acetyl cysteine: N-acetyl cysteine is a unique medication that has been used for mucus thinning in a person afflicted with pneumonia or bronchitis. Inhaled in to one's bronchi, it breaks up mucus. NAC is also used as an anti-oxidant and as a kidney protecting intervention against radiocontrast dye. It is available from pharmacists with prescription and in hospitals.
Answered 8/10/2014
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