Posted by larryhoover on June 3, 2011, at 10:46:17
In reply to Re: awesome, thanks...and more Qs » Christ_empowered, posted by larryhoover on June 3, 2011, at 10:04:42
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) has demonstrated efficacy in reducing some of the symptoms of schizophrenia, and bipolar depression, without increasing adverse effects, when compared to untreated individuals. There are many theories as to why that may be the case, but the simplest may be all there is to it. NAC is a direct precursor for glutathione, which is a core antioxidant in the brain. Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with mental illness, and low glutathione levels are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction (probably mediated through point mutations in mtDNA).
It can take many weeks to notice any effect, though, again lending support to the mitochondrial link. NAC is cheap. It's safe. And it's good for your liver, too.
Lar
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