N-Acetyl Cysteine acts as an antioxidant in human body. It can improve immune function and contribute to improving respiratory and liver health.
N-Acetyl Cysteine is one of the derivatives of L-Cysteine, which is a sulfur containing proteinogenic amino acid. N-Acetyl Cysteine has an antioxidant function and is a precursor of Glutathione in the body. Thus, it is essential for immune health and prevention of cell damages.
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N-Acetyl Cysteine can control the release of cytokines and inhibit virus infection; consequently, it contributes to anti-inflammation and immune function. N-Acetyl Cysteine is known to prevent diseases such as pneumonia, hepatitis and osteoarthritis.
N-Acetyl Cysteine is widely used to control mucus hypersecretion, which can cause cough, sputum, and decline in lung function.
N-Acetyl Cysteine can boost immune response in the body. According to the studies, N-Acetyl Cysteine reduced the frequency and duration of influenza infection by controlling virus replication and expression of pro-inflammatory molecules with Influenza A. Furthermore, N-Acetyl Cysteine improves the functions of lymphocytes and neutrophils as well as the cytokine levels.
*Cytokines: Signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation and hematopoiesis
*TNF: Tumor necrosis factor. A substance that causes inflammation or welling
*IL: Interleukins. A substance that regulates cell growth and immune responses, such as inflammation
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