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About N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) and finding it
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 17, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
You must have seen the response in your "Notifications" - the messages there are in the order posted, and not separated by group or topic. It actually is in the MAC group postings.
I have not posted anything stating milk thistle added to NAC is beneficial - that is a claim by one or more manufacturers, unsupported by evidence. NAC itself is a liver detoxifier as well as a mucolytic (mucus thinner), so my original remark was a question as to why the person in the original message wanted the combo.
It is likely a case where more different ingredients are not necessarily better, but that it depends on the purpose. So, if you want a mucolytic, you can take NAC as long as it is not problematic for you. If you want a liver detoxifier, research the best one out there (I have not) and use that.
Have you use NAC(ysteine) or another mucolytic, like guaifenesin (one brand is Mucinex)?
Sue
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I have seen Milk Thistle mentioned as a beneficial herb for those with MAC/Bronch as it is a source of glutathione. I believe that NAC is the best source of glutathione so the two are sometimes used together. I don't remember why glutathione is good for MAC/bronch people, but it was very high up on the list of "must add to my diet" things in my research several years ago. Nordic Naturals makes a supplement with NAC and Curcurmin combined. Curcurmin always makes me feel icky so I don't take it. But I wanted to jump in and mention that about milk thistle as I have seen it recommended but don't remember the science behind it.
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Yes, I go to notifications. I kinda figured that out; but sure is confusing. After reviewing your post again, I realized you did not recommend Milk Thistle. I cannot take NAC because it causes me to itch plus I take Eliquis for AFib and NAC is not recommended for those products.