They are not an instant wrinkle eraser, and they should not be presented as a medical treatment
It also can act as an antioxidant, protecting against brain damage and keeping the nervous system youthful
Safety considerations, particularly the risk of pseudoaldosteronism and potential drug interactions, are also discussed
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6.4 Summary of RCTs In the RIPENACTB trial, adjunct NAC treatment with 1,200 mg twice a day in hospitalized HIV/TB patients significantly reduced circulating lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde (MDA) levels by approximately 40%50%) and increased antioxidant defenses, including glutathione (GSH, by approximately 30%40%), compared to baseline and the standard care group
Supplementation may be contraindicated in hypothyroidism patients (Benvenga 2005)