Synonyms: NAC, N-Acetylcystein, N-acetyl L-Cysteine
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Benefits
N-Acetylcysteine is one of the few supplements touted by examine.com as delivering on its claims.
NAC and Alcohol
Aside from its many other uses, NAC has the ability to increase glutathione synthesis, which reduces the negative effects associated with alcohol metabolism. Its more effective than taking straight glutathione since most glutathione products break down in the digestive tract.
As a Nootropic
NAC is considered a nootropic since it passes the blood brain barrier. It promotes brain health due to its antioxidant and protective properties.
Other Uses
NAC has uses that cannot be listed since it is sold as a dietary supplement. For an overview on uses beyond the scope of supplemental uses, Selfhacked.com has a guide.
Dosage
Take 500 mg of powder weighed on a milligram scale once daily.
User Experiences
Here is a reddit post discussing experiences from long-term n-acetylcysteine supplementation.
Curator’s Notes
I’ve responded incredibly well to NAC supplementation from a cognitive health standpoint. This redditor’s experience is similar to mine.
If you experience negative effects after drinking, then try NAC before bed to reduce the negative effects. It usually eliminates them based on my experience.