Jarrow Formulas N-A-C 500 mg - Antioxidant Amino Acid Supplement â€" Supports Cellular Health & Liver Function - Precursor to Glutathione - Up to 60 Servings (Veggie Caps) (Packaging May Vary)

Changed My Life

I made sure to take this for a few months before posting a review to be sure that it was the supplement that was helping me. I've had weird autoimmune symptoms for years now that reached their all time worst this year. I was having chronic hives, bad sleep, sweats, joint pain, bloating, eye floaters, itching, tingling ,HORRIBLE heart palpitations etc. my doctors couldn't figure it out. My thyroid was a little off but nothing major and I had estrogen dominance but not severely. They tried to treat those issues and my symptoms only worsened. I found someone who was having similar symptoms to mine and she said her doctor thought she had something called MCAS - mast cell activation syndrome. NAC is recommended along with Quercetin to help treat MCAS. The first week of taking NAC, I only had to take my heart medicine (atenolol) once that week when I usually take it 1-2x a day. I didn't want to get excited only to get let down so I continued taking it and monitoring my condition. It has now been three months and I have not taken a single heart medicine since. My palpitations are now few and far between. I used to wake up every night sweating with my heart racing through the roof and that hasn't happened since supplementing with NAC. My hives are not as chronic and my sleep quality has improved and I have more energy. I am so thankful I found out about this supplement and I hope my experience can help anyone going through something similar

586 persons found it helpful

Life Changing

A friend of mine and I used to joke about how it's like breathing in yogurt here in the south with the heat, humidity and allergens. We were fellow asthma sufferers. I had been on an inhaled corticosteroid (Asmanex) for five years, due to adult onset asthma. I'm grateful for Asmanex because it helped me to breathe and kept my lungs from being damaged. I tried several times to go off of it because you never know what side effects await you down the road. But to no avail. After a few days I would go back on it because I like breathing. My friend texted me one day and told me she wasn't breathing yogurt anymore because of NAC. So I decided to try it. I picked up the Jarrow NAC sustained release and started out with three a day. Then two, Then one. Now all I do is take one each morning as soon as I wake up and I have no problems breathing and I am off of Asmanex successfully. This supplement has been endorsed by both the traditional and the alternative medical communities. NAC is what they give you if you go into the ER with acetaminophen poisoning. Evidently it binds it and takes it out of your system. It is also supposed to boost your immune system and there are a host of other things that it does for you. For me, just being able to breathe without drugs is a beautiful thing. And btw, I can breathe better using NAC than I could on the inhaled corticosteroid. Even on Asmanex, I couldn't be in a room with cooking or burning grease. Now it doesn't bother me at all. And I never need a rescue inhaler. Humidity hasn't bothered me either. For some reason, Jarrow's sustained release works better for me than straight NAC. Don't know why, but I don't argue with results. I'm surprised that more pulmonologists and allergists don't know about this. I guess information takes time to circulate. Try NAC. It's probably the most significant supplement I have ever taken. There are no contraindications with medication (with the exception of Nitroglycerin), and the only side effect known is possible stomach upset. I have a pretty sensitive stomach and it hasn't affected me at all. There's a ton of research on NAC. In a major study, it even slowed the progression and severity of COPD in older adults. If you have any doubts, just research it online. It's very safe, and the results can be incredible. At least they were for me. You'll never know until you try it. It could change your life too. Note: "D. Corbo" (see comment on my review) offered some helpful info saying that it should not be taken if you are taking Nitroglycerin and he has also read recommendations to supplement NAC with Vit C (3000 mg Vit C for every 1000 mg) and perhaps consider supplementing a bit of minerals (zinc, copper, trace minerals). As with all health products whether they are drugs, supplements, or herbs, do your own research on legit medical or scientific websites before taking something. This review is meant to encourage you to research this as an option for treating issues concerning breathing

462 persons found it helpful

Street Sweeper For The Body

I've been taking N-A-C on and off for more than three years, and it's helped a great deal with alleviating sinus congestion. I'm not a scientist, but I've read up a bit on N-A-C, and I'll attempt a brief overview. N-A-C supplements provide the body with extra amounts of L-cysteine, a precursor to a substance called Glutathione. In other words, taking N-A-C gives us more L-cysteine, which then gives us more Glutathione. Glutathione is a critical substance in our body, maintaining our body's antioxidant defenses in the face of everyday assaults. Acting as an antioxidant, it detoxifies and provides intracellular defense against oxidative stress. Think of Glutathione as a street sweeper for our body. It is a major supporter of our liver and lungs. (So, why not simply skip the L-cysteine and just take Glutathione supplements instead? The reason is that Glutathione is not well digested by the body.) Our body's supply of Glutathione may need a boost for several reasons, including alcohol consumption, acetaminophen use, chronic disease, physiological and physical stress, inadequate diet and environmental toxins. N-A-C is preferred to cysteine, or cystine, as a supplement because of its stability and solubility. After having tried a few different brands N-A-C supplements, I've settled on Jarrow Formulas sustained release version. The pill is 1/3 quick release and 2/3 sustained release. This does two things: First, it provides the body with more consistent, sustained levels of L-cysteine through the day and night. Second, it doesn't unsettle my stomach like the other quick release N-A-C tablets I have used. Ideally, the pill should be taken in between meals. I take one pill about an hour after breakfast and another pill before bed. The extra boost of Glutathione provided by N-A-C has a noticeable effect on reducing my sinus congestion during cold and allergy season. It's apparent within a few days of beginning the supplement that I can breathe easier and have less difficulty with my allergies -- especially dust. For example, within a week of using N-A-C I was able to discontinue my nightly use of nasal strips for congestion relief. I also notice a difference when I'm jogging or playing soccer. I seem to be able to pull more air deeper into my lungs, improving my stamina

354 persons found it helpful

Beware Possible Histamine Reaction

After reading so many positive reviews, I was excited to use an NAC supplement and these sounded like the best. Unfortunately, I didn't read any warning to look out for NAC possibly triggering a histamine reaction. I started getting itchy for days and then it worsened into a full body rash and hives that wouldn't go away even with Benadryl round the clock for a week. I didn't connect this supplement could be the culprit at first until I looked up possible adverse reactions. For some people NAC triggers a strong histamine response and causes rash. Even after stopping it for a week the rash/hives wouldn't stop. I finally went to the doctors to get a steroid prescription and pray it will stop in 5 days. So, while I love supplements, I have to caution buyers who want to try this one to be watching out for itching when they start because they might be one of the people who gets triggered into a severe persistent rash. It's miserable

318 persons found it helpful

Helpful for skin? For me, yes.

I was interested in N-A-C for its properties of liver support and was surprised to read that it could be helpful for "impulse control disorders." I've had two itchy places on my scalp for years; it never occurred to me that scratching might be some sort of obsessive behavior. But what if it was? I thought, and decided to look for any changes. Much to my surprise, once I started taking it (usually 1 tablet, twice a day), the itching stopped, the scratching stopped, and my hair has grown back. It's hard to say whether it was a nervous behavior or something purely physical affecting skin, but whatever it was, it stopped. Color me amazed

232 persons found it helpful

Best NAC on the market-helps mood significantly

Best NAC out there. Easy on stomach. Helps my mood and sleep a lot. I think it helped relieve a lot of my depression symptoms. Immediate release NAC is difficult for me to tolerate, but Jarrow's NAC sustained release is pretty easy to tolerate. Best sustained release form. Highly recommend this product. It improved my quality of life

228 persons found it helpful

Miracle worker for me

A miracle worker for me. I had lupus like symptoms (a positive ANA test) and an autoimmune attack on my stomach/gall bladder. Along with many other natural remedies (like juicing cabbage and raw potato, taking zinc, digestive enzymes, probiotics, etc), I started taking two of these in the am and two at night. My extreme muscle weakness in my girdle improved dramatically. I depend on these now when I am feeling weak. I know everyone is different, but for me, this was a true answer to prayer. I had read a study about N-A-C improving lupus, which is what made me try it. Conventional medicine had failed. I was prescribed Zofran, an acid-reducer, etc, and was able to avoid those. Hope this review helps someone. Thanks

224 persons found it helpful

This stuff is fantastic. My $350 dollar an hour Manhattan psych doctor …

This stuff is fantastic. My $350 dollar an hour Manhattan psych doctor recommended this and having tried over 30 different supplements on my own this one actually did something. My mood leveled out and cognition seems to be enhanced somewhat. Be warned, once you start taking this stuff you wont want to go off it, and you'll feel slightly lobotomized if you do. Consider yourself warned

212 persons found it helpful

No more brain fog

For me this is a life saver. I use it to get rid of brain fog and brain fatigue, including brain fog related to SAD (season affective disorder), but I use NAC year round now even when I don't have SAD. I have a tendency towards anxiety and depression. After reading about how NAC can help with those, and even other psychiatric conditions, I thought why not try it? I feel like I can be myself now and be my normal functioning self. NAC helps my brain to be clear and responsive in a normal way and not feel like I'm dragging myself through 2 feet of snow in a blizzard, if you know what I mean about brain fog. For me it doesn't get rid of the depression associated with SAD, but that's what I use my light box for. The light box doesn't get rid of brain fog so I take NAC. I guess I just have the kind of brain that needs a little help with oxidative stress and NAC allows my brain to get the anti-oxidants it needs. I tried stopping NAC for a few days on two different occasions spaced months apart and I immediately became foggy each time. It was hard to get my thoughts out during a normal conversation and my brain was so fatigued that I felt like it might not even be safe for me to drive my car. That's when I knew for sure NAC was helping. For me it's a game changer

187 persons found it helpful

Metformin alternative for PCOS

I was prescribed Metformin for PCOS but couldn't stand the side effects. I switched to this NAC and get no stomach upset or nausea... plus I'm suddenly not thinking about my next meal! It's pretty amazing forgetting to eat, and it's much easier to stick to my calorie limit. I know studies have shown it's pretty close to Metformin with improving PCOS symptoms and fertility issues. I've been taking this for over a month

152 persons found it helpful

Jarrow Formulas N-A-C 500 mg – Antioxidant Amino Acid Supplement — Supports Cellular Health & Liver Function – Precursor to Glutathione – Up to 60 Servings (Veggie Caps) (Packaging May Vary)

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176 Reviews

Changed My Life

Life Changing

Street Sweeper For The Body

Beware Possible Histamine Reaction

Helpful for skin? For me, yes.

Best NAC on the market-helps mood significantly

Miracle worker for me

This stuff is fantastic. My $350 dollar an hour Manhattan psych doctor …

No more brain fog

Metformin alternative for PCOS