Posted by bleauberry on January 23, 2010, at 18:52:54
In reply to n acetyl l cysteine, posted by louise97 on January 23, 2010, at 0:20:49
First off, the things that meds or supplements do in our bodies are wide ranging, most of them unknown. That said, natural agents are much more broad spectrum multipurpose than single molecule pharmaceuticals. What we know of what NAC does is probably a 1/100th of what there is we don't know.
Basically it serves a major role in the body's detox mechanics. Long story, and I'm not expert enough on that topic. But it certainly ties into mood indirectly via enhancement of removing environmental and infectious toxins, and maybe in some direct manner as well. Many people at Candida forums, Lyme forums, and heavy metal forums find it essential in reviving the detox systems that have been severely depleted by these conditions. The result is...they feel better. More evidence that in depression, neurotransmitter deficiency is not the whole story.
Rather than shoot for some predetermined dose which is but an educated guess anyway, go with what you feel. Let your body tell you what is the right dose. Capsules and tabs can be customized to get exactly the dose you want. We are not limited to just whatever doses they give us in the bottle. If you think your dose is too aggressive, adjust it.
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