A sulfur compound that is a precursor of glutathione.

a supplement. Lots of sulfur.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine

NAC can substantially raise the body's glutathione levels. In addition, NAC supplementation is mandatory for all smokers and big-city dwellers as it protects against toxic aldehydes that enter the body through cigarette smoke and pollution.

cetyl ysteine - A sulfur-containing nutrient, a derivative of the amino acid cysteine.

see a substance which is converted within the body to cysteine, an amino acid that is a component of glutathione, a major cellular antioxidant. NAC may block the action of tumor necrosis factor.

A form of the amino acid cysteine.

see N-ACETYLCYSTEINE.

a simple amino acid, is a precursor of glutathione. NAC is a more stable form of L-Cysteine because it is acetylized.

( N-acetylcysteine): is a chemical variant of the amino acid cysteine. NAC is converted into cysteine in the liver.