N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has undergone and is still undergoing clinical trials for a variety of health uses—from Autism to Cystic Fibrosis—and it is available in many forms. So what should you know before choosing a NAC supplement?
NAC is an antioxidant that, if it becomes oxidized through exposure to air, it is rendered therapeutically ineffective and unstable. Thus, the manufacturing process must take great care to make sure that NAC is processed in a dry environment and with limited exposure to air. This effectively rules out NAC in a standard capsule form.
This is why a quality brand is important when choosing a NAC supplement. Although distributed over-the-counter, ideally the oral NAC supplement should be manufactured according to the pharmaceutical standards to ensure that it is at its maximum potency and in its purest form.
Additionally, an individually wrapped supplement would help ensure that the NAC isn’t exposed to air or moisture so that it does not become destabilized.
Be sure to look into the company that manufactures the NAC supplement as well as the quality and diligence of manufacturing processes before you buy for optimal health and wellness benefits.
