NAC

N-acetyl-l-cysteine

Clears Airways and Breaks-up Mucus

So what is this nutrient? N-acetyl-l-cysteine or NAC for short, is a precursor nutrient for glutathione, the human body’s self-made super antioxidant. In this way it helps the body maintain its natural defenses. On its own it acts as a potent antioxidant and powerful anti-mucolytic, a molecule that breaks down and actually thins mucus.

Many doctors use it for just that purpose – to break-up mucus. By breaking up mucus, NAC prevents the build-up that irritates and blocks airways. As an antioxidant, it supports your body in fighting the inflammation that constricts airways.

And the research shows it works:

• ✔ A review of NAC used in 12 clinical trials involving 2,691 patients reported those who used it regularly had fewer attacks of shortness of breath and coughing fits.²
• ✔ NAC helped reduce attacks in patients with breathing problems.³
• ✔ Patients with chronic but less severe problems enjoyed benefits from 600 mg a day.⁴