Due to popular demand, by you, the listeners, todays’ episode is going to be on a very interesting supplement spotlight, and this time it's all about NAC, or N-Acetyl Cysteine. It’s truely a superstar in the world of health and wellness.

NAC is a powerful antioxidant because it can directly neutralize free radicals. It also plays a vital role in the regeneration of glutathione, which is often referred to as the "master antioxidant." Glutathione helps protect your cells from damage and supports your immune system.

In today's episode Dr. Barb covers:

- What NAC is and what role does it play

- NAC and Lung health

- NAC and mental health

- NAC and liver health

- NAC and the immune system

- NAC in skin health

- NAC in chronic disease

- NAC and gut health

References:

Lee, S.I. and Kang, K.S. (2019) ‘N-acetylcysteine modulates lipopolysaccharide-induced intestinal dysfunction’, Scientific Reports, 9(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-018-37296-x. 

Tenório, M.C. et al. (2021) ‘N-acetylcysteine (NAC): Impacts on human health’, Antioxidants, 10(6), p. 967. doi:10.3390/antiox10060967. 

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About The Host:

Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto and Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.  Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her primary focus is to explore the underlying root cause and provide individualized patient centered care. She utilizes evidence based therapies and provides patients with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.  Dr. Barb also spends a great deal of time educating individuals on the importance of magnesium and why we all need to add this mineral to our health toolbox. When she’s not seeing patients she loves spending time in nature, reading and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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