Description
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the naturally occurring amino acid, cysteine. NAC has an extensive history of use as a mucolytic (breaks down mucous) in the treatment of acute and chronic lung conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic asthma, and cystic fibrosis. It directly splits the sulfur linkages of mucoproteins thereby reducing viscosity of bronchial and lung secretions. As a result it improves bronchial and lung function, reduces cough, and improves oxygen saturation in the blood.
- NO Artificial Coloring, Flavoring or Preservatives
- NO Corn, Gluten, Soy, Wheat or Yeast
- NO Dairy products
- NO Salt or Sugar
In detailed analysis of 39 human trials it has been concluded that oral NAC reduces the risk of exacerbations (severe worsening) and improves symptoms in patients with chronic bronchitis compared with a placebo.
In addition to its benefits to respiratory health, NAC is serves as a nutritional precursor for the synthesis of glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant. Glutathione also detoxifies chemicals into less harmful compounds. N-Acetyl Cysteine has also been shown to be effective in treating liver failure and detoxifying heavy metals from the body.
Implications for use include
- Respiratory disease or distress such as cough, chronic bronchitis, asthma
- Liver disease - protects against liver toxins
- Detoxification
- Antioxidant protection through enhanced glutathione levels
Available in 60 capsules.
Details
Review Rating: 4
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Integrative Therapeutics
Shipping Weight: 0.2
Ingredients
Ingredients
NAC (N-Acetyl L-Cysteine) 600 mg
Other Ingredients - gelatin capsule (gelatin and water) and rice flour
This product contains ingredients of animal origin; color variations are normal.
Instructions
Dosage Instructions
Cats: 1/4 capsule daily (in food)
Dogs: 1/4 capsule for each 20 lbs of body weight (in food)
Please Note: Dosage instructions on the bottle are for human use. Please use the dosage instructions above for use with dogs and cats.
By Mandy
from Northeast, PA
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Bad Smell/Taste
- Difficult To Administer
- Daily Care
- Older Pets
- Short-Term Care
- Treat Specific Illnesses
By chickincanada
from vancouver
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Daily Care
- Older Pets
- Treat Specific Illnesses
3/18/2011
2.0Does not work for my Cat
By debrascathouse
from baltimore, MD
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Ineffective
- No Change in Congestion
1/27/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
By Qweenstumpi
from Lexington, N.C.
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Older Pets
- Treat Specific Illnesses
- Younger Pets
1/24/2011
4.0works well - liquid works better
By doggie lover
from arvada, co
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Older Pets
- Treat Specific Illnesses
9/12/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
By Doug and Kathy
from Horseheads, NY
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By Cindy M
from Upper Black Eddy, PA
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Treat Specific Illnesses
By teddys mom
from west virginia
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Older Pets
- Treat Specific Illnesses
By Two cat night
from Seattle
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Treat Specific Illnesses
1/7/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
By Dog Family
from Sacramento, ca
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
- Easy To Administer
- Effective
- Gentle
- No Side Effects
- Daily Care
- Treat Specific Illnesses