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Supplement information: CYSTEINE; N - ACETYL CYSTEINE (NAC)
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General description Non - essential amino acids that acts over glutathione.
Found - beans
- brewer yeast
- broccoli
- dairy products
- eggs
- fish, seafood
- garlic
- legumes
- meat
- nuts, onions
- red pepper
Anti-aging role - protect against heart disease
- protect against cancer
- boost immune system
- promote metabolism of fats and production of muscle tissue
- aid healing after surgery
- promote hair growth, prevent hair loss
- protecting against the damaging effects of radiation, acetaldehyde, acrolen, alcohol and enviromental pollutants
- prevent colon cancer
Deficiency symptoms - apathy
- loss of pigmentation in hair
- edema
- lethargy
- liver damage
- muscle loss
- skin lesion
Therapeutic doses NAC: 250 - 1500 mg
Maximum safe level Not established
Side effects - may cause slow blood clotting
- nausea, vomiting
- diarrhea
- fatigue
- skin rash
- eye irritability
Contraindications - liver or kidney disease
- diabetes
- slow blood clotting
- allergy to eggs, milk, wheat
Interactions - nitroglycerin

- cysteine supplements must be taken with vitamin C to prevent cysteine conversion to cystine which increases the probability of occurrence of kidney stones
Other remarks - it's not recommended to take NAC at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery