Best Supplement for Cold: NOW Supplements, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) 600 mg with Selenium & Molybdenum, 250 Veg Capsules

THIS STUFF WORKS

THIS STUFF WORKS!! We both started taking it to prevent winter colds/flu and for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), common here in the Pacific NW when winters are just long, dark and depressing. We both noticed a mood boost within just 2 days of starting it and it also makes you feel more alert and just more able to handle everything. MAJOR difference. Added bonus: we haven't had ONE Cold, flu, or sinus infection all winter and we would have normally had at least 1 or 2 really BAD sinus infections by now for sure. I take 2 tablets in the morning with my coffee and feel the effects for at least 4 or 5 hours. If taken before a workout it gives you energy and helps burn fat more effectively so I use it for that also. Just don't take before bed as it's an "upper". I've since learned NAC is good for SO many things including PCOS, Weight Loss, Cold/Flu, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, OCD, Anti-Oxidant, Anti Aging, Metabolism Increase and more - that I can't believe we don't hear about this stuff all the time. Why is that?? Anyway, I tell all my friends about it now and will continue taking this after winter ends. We love it - IT WORKS

428 persons found it helpful

Excellent product and great price.

Great product! Works to reduce cough and phlegm better than Claritan or any other product. We used to have to take prescription drugs when experiencing a Cold or allergy symptoms, but no more. We were told about this product by a respiratory therapist who is asthmatic and treats others who are (plus those with cystic fibrosis). He swore by this product. My husband was recovering from long bout of pneumonia, still coughing constantly. He spent nights in a recliner as his cough was so bad. Even codeine cough syrup wasn't effective, As soon as he started taking this product, the cough was cut short and after the first DAY taking it, he slept in the bed for the night without coughing! We are sold on NAC. Amazon has a MUCH better price than a health food store

227 persons found it helpful

Alleviates Sinus Congestion And Boosts Immune System

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 and improving lung capacity. First, a little background on N-A-C... 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 the body, maintaining our 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. 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 air deeper into my lungs, improving my stamina

89 persons found it helpful

It works for candida infection relief

I was really skeptical that anything could alleviate the horrible symptoms I was experiencing due to candida albalcans. It was just a general sick feeling like I'm going to die combined with horrible dizziness and a brain fog that made conversating with people so difficult. I was practically a sentence behind the conversation everytime. This stuff alleviated it up to 80-90%. I feel sooo much better. My outlook on life is clearer and I'm a lot more happy and I can have normal conversations with people without having to pretend that I'm keeping up with the convo. This stuff is really good if you're using antifungal herbs and any other type of candida killing regimen because the candida releases all of the poisons that it was storing when it dies. At this point your body is being practically assaulted by the candida. The NAC basically neutralizes the poisons so that you don't feel like you're dieing and what not. This formula is also really great because it includes molybdenum with it and that is the other nutrient that neutralizes candida poisons. Don't treat candida as a common Cold. The candida is an assault on you and is violating your life. Do everything you can to get rid of it. Fungusfocus.com is your source for candida fighting information

43 persons found it helpful

Great for acetomenophen (tylenol) users

After doing much research on the internet, I found that this product is terrific for people who take acetomenophen. After learning my elderly neighbor has liver damage, (and the only thing she has taken for years is acetomenophen-nothing else, no high blood pressure, nothing), I became concerned for myself and especially my husband, who has taken a lot for his back pain. I found that when he takes 3 a day when he takes a lot of acetomenophen, he feels better. Some days he would have mysterious "I don't feel well" days that have no real cause like Cold or flu. This seems to help relieve that. NAC is what is given to people who overdose on acetomenophen. It gives the liver what it needs to detoxify the acetomenophen. But, don't take my word for it--I am no doctor, please do your own research. I just thought others would find it useful to know that it does help relieve some of the "I don't feel well" symptoms in acetomenophin users

29 persons found it helpful

Cleared up my congestion very quickly, within minutes

Okay, I love amazon reviews and I'm always so thankful for them! This is my first review for one of the NOW brands, so bear with me. I have been on an amino acids kick lately, reading about how helpful and beneficial they are to so many different things, and it seems like NOBODY knows about how important or effective they can be! When I felt a little bit of a sore throat come on, followed by congestion, I immediately wondered if there was an amino acid supplement that would help with it. Through reading reviews here and extensive online searching, I went ahead and purchased, knowing that with Prime it would be here in 2 days. I got my bottle yesterday and took one right away. Within probably 10-20 minutes, I felt the congestion ease up and I can breathe SO much more clearly now! Usually I resort to nasal sprays, which I hate, because they are habit-forming, but with the Acetyl Cysteine, so far it feels like I won't be needing to use any. As a precaution, I am also taking higher doses of Vitamin C, mixed with a major brand's fizzy tablet Cold supplement to help feel better overall, but those two cannot compare to the immediate relief I've felt with NAC. I am a crossfitter, so I've been trying to take more amino acid supplements that focus around my training, and Glutamine for muscle recovery is on that list. Even though I've eased up on my training while I've had this Cold, I've maintained my glutamine supplementation, as I read that it also helps to heal/recover from colds more quickly. In any case, if you have congestion or a lot of phlegm build up, I definitely recommend trying this

28 persons found it helpful

Best formula for immediate effects – ADHD, OCD, bronchitis congestion

I've been taking NAC for several years for different reasons. Other brands and other versions from this brand pretty much cured my chronic bronchitis that I've had for seven years after a severe chest Cold I had while traveling that couldn't get treated right away and seem to have caused some lasting effects. I hadn't needed to take it as often and was surprised when my psychiatrist had recommended it for worsening seasonal affective disorder and ADHD. I also discovered on my own that when overly tired or coming down from prescription stimulants or caffeine I would develop OCD type symptoms such as ticks and a general sense of unease and inability to sit still. For whatever reason I found out this particular blend, maybe see additional additives of selenium and vitamin B. Even a single capsule alleviates almost all of my inability to control my attention and general uneasiness, a mental fog of attentiveness more than thoughts of that makes sense. I have a very high-quality multivitamin that contains selenium and various B vitamin combos (to mitigate over exposure to a few of the more potentially toxic Bs), I don't believe it was that was disagreeing on their own perhaps accommodation. I have now brands thousand milligram version that does it contain these two, it's possible the bash itself which is higher quality or just might be changed but you're making this land works better for immediate results for ticks, adhd brain fog, or a sudden chest congestion or tightness

25 persons found it helpful

Consider this brother to Omega 3

I do not know about magical properties of NAC and if it can cleanse your aura. Yet I know some thongs for sure: 1.It has been used for decades to treat cough and works VERY well. Much better than those nasty cough suppressants, since it cleanses your lungs by making the mucus less sticky. It also clears nasal congestion, which is nice if u have Cold. 2.It has been used for decades to treat alcohol and drug induced acute liver toxicity since it is a crucial component for detoxication and free radical scavenging. 3.It is used as a positive control in lifespan-prolonging treatment experiments since it is known to make animals live longer. So... I take it, and probably you should too. Many manufacturers sell it at gross prices. Others have expired product that stinks like rotten eggs. Now has been providing me with non-stinky (fresh) and cheap N Acetyl Cysteine for several years now. Everyone in my family takes it

21 persons found it helpful

Have not had Cold/flu since started taking!

I would not ever have this product not on hand. It boosts immune health. When I feel I can coming down with something I take one or two NAC, and as a result have not been sick for many years since I started taking this product. That of course along with going to bed early and avoiding refined sugars. This brand one is the best prices and far less expensive than GNC brand I used to get. I use iNACt and so does my mother and grown children. I work as a health educator and see people with colds and flu on a daily basis. NAC is one top reason I do not get any illness. At college my daughters used it to avoid colds and flus and did not loose class time with sickness. Take at the first symptom, of even if your just noticing coworkers getting sick. I take before an airplane flight as the air circulates inside the cabin and it is very easy to pick up an upper respiratory infection. I first read about this over 10 years ago in the back of a news magazine in regard to several Doctors taking this and successfully avoiding the Cold and flu- and have to say, "They were right.

19 persons found it helpful

Efficacy still questionable, but they're working for me

I've been taking these for 4 months after seeing them mentioned in a Real Simple magazine article about staving off the flu (I have a serious needle aversion and avoid the flu shot). Took me a couple of months to start the regimen but I just added one to my daily morning thyroid pill and have now been regularly committed to their daily addition. I have no idea how to prove efficacy and believe strongly in the placebo effect so it could be just that but...In 4 months, I've only had one Cold. That may not seem like a great record but 1. One Cold during the winter months (in northern VA) is impressive, 2. I live with a 3-year-old who acts as a Petri dish for sickness and viruses and 3. I haven't had the flu. So, who knows, but I'm going to continue taking them

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NOW Supplements, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) 600 mg with Selenium & Molybdenum, 250 Veg Capsules

'Cold' Match Score: 333

The Benefits of Molybdenum, Cold Treatment

10 Reviews mentioning 'Cold'.

THIS STUFF WORKS

Excellent product and great price.

Alleviates Sinus Congestion And Boosts Immune System

It works for candida infection relief

Great for acetomenophen (tylenol) users

Cleared up my congestion very quickly, within minutes

Best formula for immediate effects – ADHD, OCD, bronchitis congestion

Consider this brother to Omega 3

Have not had Cold/flu since started taking!

Efficacy still questionable, but they're working for me