CT scan radiation and protective supplements

That's a great report @bradzepfan . Would you mind if I asked the Moderator to move it to the ABC's of Resources discussion? That is where we often refer new members to get them started on Connect.
Thanks for sharing-can't wait to get my computer screen so I can study it more closely.
Sue

This article may also be of interest:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nac-benefits

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Very helpful! Thanks @bradzepfan. As a new participant, joining last year I have found the information, resources and discussion with this group quite helpful. Sharing info regarding supplement use prior to CT scans to help minimize the damage to DNA is certainly a fantastic resource that I would not have even thought about searching for. 🙏🏾 thank you

Thanks @equanimous, this article was also very helpful. I have been told NAC is very costly when offered intravenously. Also wondering if IV glutathione would be a more direct path. Have you heard if the pill form is just as effective?
I am just hearing about NAC, so thanks for the article.

Hi JJH: Glad the article resonated with you. Since I have been taking NAC and guaifenesin have noticed a significant reduction in my cough and the thinning of mucus which helps tremendously to get it up and out of my lungs.
As for glutathione, I have no experience or knowledge about intravenous administration. However, I have ordered glutathione that is designed to be added to saline and nebulized. Here is the link: https://shop.thedrswolfson.com/products/l-glutathione-plus

I have not done it yet but there is a research study going on now that is testing a combination of vitamin c and glutathione that is added to saline and nebulized. I will be trying out my product in the near future and post on how I am doing. When you check out the product link, scroll down and check out the "How to prepare" section. It is very informative. Wishing you the best of luck and health!

This is a very good question "Have you heard if the pill form is just as effective"
Arlo (@equanimous) or Brad (@bradzepfan) or @scoop, is anyone up for doing a little research for us? I would do it, but just got back from a 12 day road trip and am "up to my eyeballs" trying to catch up!
Thanks,
Sue

I believe the issue with taking Glutathione orally is that it is considered very difficult to absorb. You will find references like this:
As demonstrated in several earlier studies, oral administration of glutathione does not lead to high enough serum concentration to be of any therapeutic value at all due to extremely poor absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
This is why the option of IV talked about. Some oral forms of it claim to be more absorbable than others.

My question is specifically about NAC, which is the precursor of glutathione. NAC has been found to work well for a number of issues like inflammation, I assume because it "boosts" the production of glutathione in the body as it is metabolized. I just don't have time to take a "deep dive" researching it for a few weeks.
Sue

The studies on oral NAC vs IV NAC are with respect to acetaminophen overdose. For general health usage I would think the oral is sufficient to bring the results.