Applications of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) - From Addiction to Autism By Prof Berk
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- Professor Michael Berk is currently an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow and Alfred Deakin Chair of Psychiatry at Deakin University and Barwon Health, where he heads the IMPACT Strategic Research Centre. He holds an Honorary position at both Melbourne and Monash University and is a highly cited researcher with over 800 published papers predominantly in mood disorders. His major interests are in the discovery and implementation of novel therapies, and risk factors and prevention of psychiatric disorders.
Prof Michael Berk discusses the evidence of NAC in addiction, Autism, OCD, and in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
Take-home Points
• N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) can cross the blood-brain barrier.
• Studies of NAC in autism have revealed negative results on the total aberrant behavior checklist.
• Administration of NAC (within 24 hours) might be a possible future treatment for a variety of forms of trauma.
Full article: psychscenehub....
I have a friend that suffers from depression and ocd, I bought her a bottle of NAC . It has been 4 days and she already has huge improvements!
She has been taking 1200 mg twice a day.
Thank you for that personal experience. Keep us informed of how it goes.
i have taken different supplement combination, and if you take nac and alpha lipoic acid you get a huge mood boost
@@PsychiatrySimplified i am also taking theanine. is that likely to interact negatively? i see immediate effects, especially compared to CBD which was just neither here nor there (and very expensive).
i wonder if this can help long term effects of antipsychotics and not just the disorder-its been a year off those, but worried about some of the damage they could cause.
How’s you friend Dam Gar?
I've been taking NAC for two weeks and I have no craving for alcohol at all. I had a moderate-sometimes heavy drinking habit before. Will see how it continues.
Brilliant and well done. I'm wondering are you still taking NAC and are the results still the same
Good news! I'm taking 2000-3000 mg / d since a few days, will maintain that dosage for a few weeks and see if cravings, depression and anxiety are somehow going to decrease.
NAC WITH B3 ...ALCOHILISM BECOMES HISTORY
I have a big bag of it and I alwyas take it for a day, then the next day I forget i've got it an go back to my addiction. I'm gonna start taking it daily from now on and making a note to do so in my diary.
How long did it take to notice and lessening of cravings?
@@ici_marmotte Well, what kind of results did you get?
Can personally confirm, NAC will help with addictive tendencies.
I'm using NAC to regulate glutamate due to ceasing a GABAergic drug.
I used it to help with benzo withdrawl. It helped 100 percent
@@WandaJ21 by using nac did you experience withdrawal systoms of benzo, how long took nac and bezo tapering
@@kalaiselviramaiah3854 I want to know that too as I am trying to taper off klonopin
As a nurse practitioner who deals with a lot of trauma patients o am very excited to see this!!!
I've been addicted to pornography for many years, until I started taking NAC every day. Now I havent watched porn since 16 weeks when I began the treatment, nor have I even felt the urge to watch it. Its amazing how a simple amino acid like NAC can help against such a severe addiction. I feel free now!
Not to sound nosy but did it affect your sexual desire? What I'm trying to say is are things still looking up lol.
@@1979utuber no, not at all, thank goodness! Its because pornography addiction has less to do with sexual desire but more with dopamine if i'm not mistaken.
Oh that's good! I just wanted to make sure because I'm just starting to take it for alcohol issues. I'm glad it's working for you man!!
@@1979utuber Thanks man! I wish you may get your issues under control aswell.
Holy shit I’ve been struggling with the same addiction as you, along with ADHD and mild spectrum autism. I’m glad I found your message, glad it worked, I’m going to try and pick some up tomorrow!
I've been taking 600 mg. - 1000 mg. of NAC per day since the plandemic began. I was wondering where my OCD went. Now I know.
How can I get it ?
Plandemic.. preach!
I am not dealing with addiction, but rather medication-induced brain injury - AKATHISIA. This is the most horrifying thing to experience, if you can even survive it. I have been taking NAC as I try to heal from years of meds and damage. I definitely feel it is helping. This is a BIG deal for people with Akathisia, because you can't heal a medication-induced injury with more meds. I did my research and NAC makes the most sense. I would love it if you could specifically research NAC in relation to Akathisia!!!! This condition needs a massive spotlight on it. People are dying.
Sorry to hear. Here is a video on akathisia. There are other evidence based options. ua-cam.com/video/GBSTgSaLUsg/v-deo.html
Take Ashwaghanda and you would thank me later
Eat a lot of lions mane mushroom. They taste like seafood and they help your brain repair itself.
Paul Stammets. Look him up. He's got a lot of ideas on functional mushrooms (like lion's mane) that's believed to promote neurogenesis. They've done studies on it. Fungi(mainly psilocybin) is a very slept on subject when it comes to medical application, but it's been brought into the spotlight in the last few decades. I highly recommend doing your research on lion's mane.
I also have this from benzodiazapene use. Zombie said below, Lion's mane has been amazing. I also use Amanita muscaria mushroom. These two mushrooms have been instrumental in healing. I am thinking that muscaria also have an N-acetyl derivative that work in the synapses.
I bought a ton at the beginning of covid. I only take it when sick and it has helped quite a lot with sniffles and cough. To the point I forgot I'd been sick the same day. I wish I could get my younger kids to take it.
Get the capsule form & carefully take capsule apart. Sprinkle on yogurt or favorite tart food. I snuck some in cherry pie.
Obviously be careful of dosage with smaller people. I really wish it was such that there could be a calculator somewhere for max dosage.
God bless all the doctors who study addiction. NAC is easily available on Amazon. People need help❤
Irritability is caused by anxiety.
Anxiety causes the release of Cortisol.
Too much production of Cortisol causes oxidative stress and damage.
Glutathione reduces the oxidative damage, therefore reducing the irritability factor.
Perhaps in reducing the damage it assists the brain in creating new neuropathways to cope with anxiety 🤔
Or something along those lines 🤷♀️🤔
new neuropathways so its not neurogenesis but plasticity ?
I'm just starting to try it with glutathione. Curious if you've used it and if it's helped. Good luck and take care
Spot on
NAC 1200 MG was given to my 3 yr old daughter after she lost her words from improper amalgam (mercury filled fillings) removal and she was still nursing at night to sleep. The mercury went through breastmilk and she lost her words. After 5 days of high doses her words started tumbling back. We added in correct methylation B vitamins as well. NAC with Vit C help the liver make glutathione and can grab into heavy metals as well as cross the blood brain barrier. Then those metals exist through waste.
Hey, I'm so happy the 1200 mg of NAC helped your daughter, was it liquid form? I can only find it in capsules, I want to give a bit to my son who has autism but he won't swallow a pill..😩
@@s.v.2969 open the capsule and put it in yogurt
Open up capsules, crush pills with plyers, put it in their food, that's what I do to my dog. YUM YUM (my dog is fine with medicine that doesn't taste to bad.)
Never remove amalgam like that! Remove the whole tooth, ALWAYS, especially woth kids, or just leave it as is
Hi im curious with the nac and which or is it both vitamin b an c my son is 5 and I been desperately seeking something that would help him he has started to hit himself and headbutt things again and he had stopped but he has broken my moms nose hes busted my lip and I can go on but I would like to know which vitamin you use and I would like to know if you don't mind but where do you purchase your nac through
I used NAC on my mother,stage 4terminal lung cancer, plus lots of other supplements, they gave her 3-4months to live. But she lasted 13years and 3mos. Plus, I have used it all these years for allergies, no reactions. But using one 500mg. Once a day. Many amino acids have that sulfur smell. I take food with supplements to slow digestion and assimilate better.
Sorry for your loss. Any chance you can mention the supplements and dosages your mum took that helped her
@@sengnanam6820 I also used olive leaf 2+a day, plus a personalized requirement program for supplements. L-glutamine is great to keep immune system strong. VitD 3 is necessary. Or sunlight.
AMAZING!!!😁
It definitely sounds like it's assisting in creating different neuropathways for coping with repeated patterns.
Neurofeedback may work really well in conjunction with NAC
As a practicing Feline-Neuropsychiatrist, I find NAC wildly
effective for a variety of problems my Patients have.
Which ones ? would be interesting to know and look for parallels.
which brand do you use ?
In South Africa it’s commonly used for colds, flu, post nasal drip as it thins mucous. It’s available in all pharmacies in effervescent tablet formulation.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing.
1.2k views and I'm the first to comment? NAC has a positive affect on brain fog within a couple days (for me).
thanks for the feedback. Always good to know of personal stories.
Can't tell about others, but I was not going to comment because I'm so excited about it that I am eager to seek more info and view all those amazing testimonials that there is! :D
I have taken it about 1-2 weeks now and my condition has improved a lot.
I had cardiovascular symptoms, pains in heart, hands, legs, etc. in rest and while doing something. Also numbing limbs at night.
Risk factors include smoking tobacco+MJ and sitting too much in front of computer, meaning lack of sufficient exercise.
Those physical symptoms brought up pretty bad anxiety and medical authorities were saying it is panic attack and refused to do further examinations to exclude those typical cardiovascular diseases.
I've found out that there's lots common in symptoms of panic attack, heart problems and neuropathy so it's easy to do misdiagnose.
Can't say that it's precisely NAC that helped me, because there is many variables in my case. I have started recently to take Inosital, ALA, AlCar and GABA. Same time because they arrived as a bunch. :D I had no patience to start them one by one over time to see how each effects.
Besides of those, I have used also magnesium, B-complex, C,D, E and K2 vitamins, GSE, Niacin, Omega 3 capsules, Q10, chlorella, spirulina, chia seeds, glutamine, creatine, L-theanine and MSM. And some more. :)
Latest but least I got *serrapeptase* which gave lots of relief to those physical symptoms. I guess it's called miracle enzyme for reason!
Besides of NAC those others have definitely had effect on brain functions as well. :)
Thank you for the info! As far as dosage and best time to take it, what would be best?
i know is best to take the first pill on an empty stomach and then one later on in the afternoon. but dose wise im not sure. i think the RDA is not sufficient. im waiting for feedback
@@leticiaberrios7446 thanks. i have been taking but did not know this as i bought online, and usually that is written on packets of other compounds but not this. i had some side effects
I have been taking NAC for about 6 months and I feel great!
Thanks for sharing? What condition and what dose? What symptoms were you targeting. If you don’t mind sharing. It’s good learning
@@PsychiatrySimplified I'm talking a nootropic stack to overcome ADHD issues. Never been diagnosed but I struggle with following through on goals. Probably because I'm too busy, ironically. Stack is L theanine 200mg, L tyrosine 500mg, Tumeric Curcumin 1,500mg, Ginkgo Biloba 120mg and NAC 1000mg. Once daily with coffee or juice. Usually when I start my day which is off because I work shrimp peelers nightshift. Very crazy job but I'm noticing my focus and temperament has vastly improved. I also have a creatine monohydrate 5mg/vegetable protein 20gm shake I drink mid shift to boost focus. Eventually I want to get into a weight lifting routine on my home gym that is gathering dust. Long winded but that's the gist of it.
Thanks for sharing!
@@patkelley8293 which brand of nac do you use ?
I started taking NAC in 2020 to help with my mucus/sinus problems. I took 1500mg at night and was able to breath the next day. It opened up my nasal passages. It helped reduce my fever symptoms when I was sick. But now the FDA has banned it in the US.
The FDA has banned it as a supplement. Is one able to get it as a prescription?
@@PsychiatrySimplified - I'll definitely see if it's available as a prescription now.
My sinuses always blocked and switches sides, just started taking NAC today
The FDA banning it angers me. What a coincidence it happening during Covid pandemic. We the people cannot allow it to happen!!!!! They are sick criminals. www.anh-usa.org
I have had nasal/sinus problems all my life. I am 36 years old now and started taking it months ago. No joke, it's cleared all my passages and the best part is that I feel like my brain is clear, like a huge cloud was removed. The clarity I get feels amazing like I'm born again. Also, I am getting better REM sleep. I use to wake up after 8 hours, still tired and lazy but ever since I got on NAC, I only need 5 hours of sleep and it feels like I got 10 hours. I feel awake and refreshed. Honestly, I will keep taking these until I can't anymore.
I'm an Autistic Senior. I've been on NAC pursuant to other motivations fro 2-3 years. Irritability has in fact lessened during this period.
May I ask how much you take?
@@OceanFrontVilla3 6 a day. No side effects.
I'm a 30 yo (today 😙) Aspergirl and I started 2 weeks ago NAC (280mg) and I'm slowly increasing the mgs. Hope it will help me.
How are you going on
@@Truerealism747 Much more like an adult my age than before.
You can buy this stuff in norway no prescription needed. Had it recommended to me by a doctor for alleviating flu symptoms, but very interesting how it has so many other uses
Hello how are you I'm living in Australia I was wrong if you could tell me what do I need to say to my doctor to be able to order it for my nac
It's worth trying.
Bummer that everything helpful becomes a controlled or banned substance.
Really makes u think. It's like they all want us just alive enough to work and buy their drugs
i cant believe anyone would even suggest to ban NAC. insanity. it really makes me wonder if they actually want people to be more sick since the only thing NAC could possibly do is help a little bit
@@thehandliesthandle It's really not a conspiracy anymore. People just need to wake up to the truth.
@@shutdown8947 yeah, being prescribed psyche meds really showed me that
Swanson
When I found it It helped so much. Why don’t doctors tell you to try? They act like they know nothing
Could you specify what Symptoms did you find it beneficial for?
For those who are sensitive to any side effects from NAC, there is an equally effective alternative without the side effects : Setria Glutathione. Peer reviewed studies have shown that Setria Glutathione is indeed bioavailable and does substantially increase the body's glutathione levels. This may be due to availability of both direct transporters (ie. some % assimilated undigested), as well as increasing the body's concentration of the individual component peptides for the body to synthesize glutathione at equilibrium (even if some % is digested before assimilation).
What is different about this product
Was access to NAC restricted because it is effective in treatment for covid?
From what the FDA says it no longer considers it a dietary supplement and hence the change in classification and changes in OTC availability.
@@PsychiatrySimplified been OTC product for decades and now all the sudden a prescription drug.Because they rather see you smothered in snot and vaccinated with faulty vaccines!
Of course it was. That’s a no brainer.
Yes
Isn't it so frustrating that a supplement that has so many benefits can be withdrawn.
Think how many people could be helped with this relatively inexpensive supplement.
I've been worried cos I noticed for the first time in my life I've been drinking EVERYDAY. Unconsciously I ordered NAC online and it arrived today.
How has it worked out?
Any progress?
Owen how's it goin
Let us know!
I’ve been using NAC for about a year now. I started using it to keep my organs healthy while on SARMS. I used to drink everyday after work and on the weekends. About 6 months ago I completely lost all desire to drink and now when I do drink I don’t like the way it makes me feel at all. Is it because my NAC supplementation? IDK but I can see no other reason why I would lose all interest in drinking just like that!
Taking Nac 600 Help Me literally control my Gambling Urges. It work for me but come with other undesirable effect also like not feeling The pleasure of organism.
You mean orgasms? Maybe don't take it on weekends ;)
This audience is not good a listening. It seems really rude to continuously interrupt the speaker with questions. Typically questions are saved for then end of the education.
Stops me from picking at my cuticles
Janet it has evidence for repetitive behaviours. Thanks for sharing this
I’ve been microdosing NAC cos first day I had a tea spoon and I got a huge headache .. noticed my muscle weren’t sore after weight training , big plus... also my teeth are better, cleaner , but I also take msm and collagen .
I normally have a headache with msm if im not properly hydrated, but never with nac.
@@mxm9167 oh ok , maybe it was the msm that gave me the headache ..
You should stop the collegen it is bad for the liver look up frank tufano and collegen he explains it better ;)
I give glutathione liquid form to my son 6yrs old and he is on the spectrum and I see immediate change in his behaviour so much so that his doc encouraged me to continue giving it to him.
Doesn’t NAC create glutathione in the body? I’m surprised by your results on autism as glutathione works for my son.
What brand of liquid glutathione are you giving to your son ?
What brand do you buy? I would like to try it on my kid. Dosage?
@@LayaGold I get glutathione shots once a month from naturopath doctor.
May I know the brand?
I'm very glad to hear that ...by now days it is very hard to trust any one his Job is Doctor ..it seems to me that they close all the alternative door that not lead to pharmaceutical medications..So i bought A bottel of n acetyl l cysteine 800mg ...and as Isaw this video ...ichanged my mind until I read your comment...thank you very much and I ll be gratfull if you just write the daily dose .and the brand.
Ice is still a major problem in Australia, everyone is on this stuff.
In the states too. Its everywhere.
@@TheAdventuresofDrewandAmanda yes indeed
It fascinates me to hear you say your study on autism was better. It is apples to oranges. At the very least different doses with different results are not comparable.
If I take NAC daily and long term will have any side effects?
You might quit smoking and fidgeting. :)
Regarding the dosage, in a recent study (Paydary et al 2016) that found NAC might be effective as an augmentative agent in the treatment of moderate‐to‐severe OCD, the participants were given NAC (2000 mg daily) as a supplement to fluvoxamine (200 mg daily). Does anyone have updates on how their NAC use has been going?
I'm tapering off of Clonasapam. Horrible side effects.(Neurological). NAC is a great help. I've been advised by my New Neurologist to take 1200mg daily.
So far, so good.
Very helpful for ruminating thoughts and compulsive behavior for me. Don’t have full blown OCD per se but have elements of it from prolonged trauma and NAC has been a great help. Amazing supplement.
Yes NAC Is a life saver my brother just got COVID Highly severe symptom such as distress respiratory he’s on oxygen I was crying 😭so hard and keep my Faith in Christ after two days he’s complaints he’s heart was about to explode and don’t want to sleep because he’s afraid of hes heartbeat pray fully I’ve found NAC supplement and suggest him to take it only one day of use he told me he breath better then I recommend to higher the dosage to 2000mg a day after 2 days of use he call me and he said sister I thank you so much for saving my life 😭😭🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😭🙏🏽🙏🏽💚💚💚💚💚
@@hf..7271 Thank God🙏🏻
@@tonimartine370 So are you taking NAC to replace the clonazepam? What dosage do you take?
Can you please tell me what's the right dosage for nicotine addiction?
In general trials have used 1.8 mg ( current trial registered in Australia) . Another used 3 gm/ day in resistant tobacco use. “A 12-week double blind randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the clinical efficacy of NAC 3 g/day versus placebo. We recruited 34 outpatients with therapy resistant TUD concurrently treated with smoking-focused group behavioral therapy. “
NAC is being taken off the market. You won’t be able to purchase it over the counter anymore. You will need a doctor to prescribe it. I found 8 bottles online and bought them. I’d look for NAC online and try to find it.
In America
You can buy it elsewhere
En bouteille comment ça marche ? Moi je l ai trouvé en poudre et en gélules
Not true
Not true! Just bought some off Amazon
Side effects of NAC:
I feel emotionally numb after taking it and my brain feels like it's fizzing with excitation
Thank you for sharing your personal experience - what dose is that at?
Yeah I started a few days ago, something weird going on, I take 900 mg twice a day
Thought i was only one
@@rickspalding3047 are you doing any progression
@@TheSami774 I initially did, I've got a bunch of issues, take testerone, adrenal fatigue, candida overgrowth, took a bunch pills for the candida, I just got the second vaccine Pfizer shot, I don't know what's what, but I'll get anxiety attacks, plus I have chronic pain, I believe the nac has helped, but the only way to know is to stop and start, and isolate and see what happens
Hi Doctor, thanks for the video it's been great. I have one question which I would really appreciate if you could answer as I can't seem to find an answer online and want to speak to an expert in the NAC field... I have Pure OCD and NAC has worked a dream for me - game changer, however I also love going out drinking alcohol with my friends.. my question is I know NAC is safe to take before drinking, but how long after my last drink that night should I wait to take my next dosage of NAC (1000mg)? I have been waiting between 12-16 hours after the last drink at present..
Thanks, Ben
Thanks for sharing your story.
We can't provide specific advice. In general there is no significant interaction and hence The dose can be taken regularly at same time - there should be no issues but please discuss this with your pharmacist or doctor. ps not medical advice
So this is by it been taken off the market??
I don’t understand your charts and studies, can you use very simple words to expand, what NAC does for addiction and irritability like anxiety
“The meta-analysis found that NAC significantly improved Aberrant Behaviour Checklist (ABC) total scores, and irritability and hyperactivity subscales compared to placebo”NAC provides certain noticeable benefits in attenuating substance craving and might help alleviate depressive symptoms and withdrawal syndrome.”
Ive read NAC taken orally has as very low bioadvalability. But what are the effects if you inject it, like they do in the hospitals for paracetamol overdoses?
Oral is the only version you're going to be able to get. Yes bio is low that's why the dose is high usually 1000mg twice daily, it must be taken on a completely empty stomach so 3 hours before or after eating because if NAC comes into contact with other amino acids in the stomach it becomes even less bio available.
@@roddevereaux1830 The label on the bottle literally says have when eating protein...
NAC Sounds like it would be a good candidate for crushing up and mixing with black pepper, resveratrol, curcumin, trans-e-viniferin in a shot of MCT oil. Is it oil soluble? Or maybe just crush it up, and desolve under the tongue.
Can you combine NAC with Taurine?thanx
and Covid prevention/cure added to the list
Shhhhhh
Which is why they're trying to ban it over the counter
@@christianthames2302 - The FDA just made Amazon pull it from their store. Some other online retailers are still selling it, for now.
@@christianthames2302 Exactly, they are trying to make it as hard to get as possible to obtain to "encourage" vaccination with their partly tested "vaccines", so removing all alternative therapies where possible. It's been accepted as a natural product like vitamins and minerals but the FDA are trying to change that to help their Big Pharma budddies get more $ Billions.
No eches abajo el negocio de las grandes farmacéuticas, es prohibido hablar de ello
Would positive outcomes in any of these trials make it more likely that governments (esp. US FDA) regulate NAC as a drug instead of a supplement and remove it from OTC?
Do the math. Its disgusting.
Yes they have because you know, that C word..it helps that, thus, it has to GO🙄
As I almost remember, the opposition to the FDA in court is saying that it's been a supplement since 1948, so it has a grandfather clause so it is omitted from the 1994 law that the FDA claims gives them the authority.
That is very interesting. I'm on NAC and Sulforaphane ... Two "safe values".
Is sulphuraphane like organic sulphur?
@@ralsharp6013 no it's an isothiocyanate from cruciferous vegetables.
@@hercules_144 thank you for the reply. I wonder if they've done any studies on NAC and Tourette's
@@ralsharp6013 No problem my friend. Do you have Tourette's?
@@hercules_144 yes brother, it was misunderstood & called 'bad habits' back when I was growing up..
It went away for a long time and resurfaced after I had a Maxolon injection..
Bullockyshitwank genetics, my youngest two have it as well..
When they were younger, I purchased musical instruments, a good way to relax away from tics
NAC is effective for production of GSH, but whey appears to be more effective: @
So Whey protein is more effective than Nac in producing GSH really. I’ll investigate
Ur saying whey protein powder is more efficient in peoducing glutathion in the body then NAC is? I call bullshit buddy
Unfortunately I got anxiety when I tried 600mg of NAC.
Some patients can experience side effects as with all medications including supplements.
Thanks again.
Am on 600mg NAC for COVID19.
NAC interferes with the pathway leading to thrombosis.
There are several other mechanisms in COVID19. Please do seek medical advice
Gerald's Videos a trial of NAC in covid is underway
Gerald, my doctor has been using it with her covid patient's. I have covid and she recommended it for me as well. I already feel better, just took 1 600 mg so far. I have a feeling of wellbeing and feel like making dinner.... yay - first time in 2 days.
The FDA seems to ban or restrict anything that assists with covid to ensure that "vaccine" uptake is all that is left.
@@SHEvans I wish all doctors were as open minded as your's. Many won't suggest ivermectin either. Which has been found to be better at the job than that rimorvornimrn thingy... I forget the spelling lol. Pfizer and Merck are making pills designed to do what Ivermectin has already been found to do. But because it isn't designed for covid19 treatment, doctors avoid and deny it. I hate the gov med agencies... They could be saving lives.. But they must push propaganda instead. it seems.
If someone takes this, is this something they'll have 2 take it 4 life. If they are using it for ocd
Great question
Are there any studies that suggest when you stop taking it there could br worsening of ocd etc? Is it something you're supposed to take forever?
No studies on relapses.
Ha! I was looking up other reports on this topic and I was reading your own report without knowing it..
Where can you find NAC, is it a supplement, I've never heard of it!
It appears people have been getting it from a reliable source online
You can always ask a pharmscist or a comounding pharmacy. Do discuss it with your doctor
IHerb.com
NAC can be purchased from pretty much any supplement store at a relatively low price
in europe, bulkpowders com has NAC 500g powder for 22 eur ))
Says to take NAC on empty stomach, but what about coffee? Is it ok to consume coffee w/ NAC?
There are no known interactions however NAC was known to reduce caffeine intake as it overall helps in addiction. There was a significant decrease in caffeine use in the NAC group at 2 weeks. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763415001190
@@PsychiatrySimplified WoW!!!
Fabulous
Such an interesting study and sadly not many views..
I'm just wondering if there's been study on Autism, Tourette's or MS, in conjunction with probiotic and prebiotic (symbiotics)
Also do you believe some people's bodies can hold onto aluminium instead of releasing?
My youngest two children 21 and 24 diagnosed with tourettes which came on the day after they were in and accident with their father. It was possibly underlaying the whole time and losing their father triggered it. I had several ticks during adolescence and tried to redirect them into wiggling my foot and giggling my leg..
I'm very curious about the genetic side of this because I have nephews with Aspergers
P.s. my children were 7 and 10 when they got onset Tourette's
Here is a link to MS may have same symptoms of parasites toxins. ua-cam.com/video/W8rYWj_SgOE/v-deo.html and a link to a book on tourette syndrome. Might be of interest to read the chat under.
latitudes.org/forums/topic/3597-update-parasites/
Trauma can also literally change the brain. I had severe trauma and NAC has helped a lot with some of the odd behavior that resulted from it. Best wishes for you and your sons.
Autism, I've read something about probiotics research, also about FMT (fecal microbial transplant) as well. I can't remember where, but it on Google.
@@randallhesse5011 the lead singer from Boy & bear, took a 'poo roadie' on tour for the fecal transplant factor. Prebiotic and probiotic foods very good for keeping me a bit more stable. My friend uses Fuji silica water, with some organic sulphur
What about NACET?
Would taking liposomal glutathione work the same or better than NAC... Asking because I just started taking it.. for Mast Cell, histamine, PMDD.. issues.. am willing to take both.. or just switch to NAC...
It depends on the symptoms and the severity of Sx. NAC has indirect effects on mood via modulating glutamatergic systems and via immunomodulatory, inflammatory pathways. But in moderate to severe Sx it may not do it on its own. So it’s difficult to know if taking Liposomal glutathione vs NAC - which one would be better because it would need a few variables to take into account.
I am curious what kind of affect this would have on someone who is on a stable methadone script. Would it be safe?
why wouldn’t it? i haven’t noticed any issues, i take 41mg/day. As far as addiction goes, i dunno where you are mentally, but i’m not addicted to opioids. I am physically dependent on them, but i don’t try to get high all day or anything. I smoke weed, but, you know that’s not the same. Esp cuz it takes me like a week to go through a g of dabs.
I don’t see it being a problem with methadone at all and may be helpful during any large dose decreases. I’d stock up on some for later, for that purpose. I’m dreading hitting 10mg and less, i’m gonna get any help i can.
@@threestans9096 I am still way up at 80 on top of Valium amongst others like merazapine , Prozac, propanol I was at 40 like you at one time but had to go back up and I am sure you understand why without me explaining it. I dunno man the longer I go clean of all other shit the more I need the Done and Vs to keep me away. This has been 10 years of this shit but I read that NAC has a good affect on people with habitual tendencies so I just wanted to make sure it had no affect like naloxone does in flushing it from our system
When you get a chance listen 0:03 0:03 ing to this as your unpacking. I bought the supplements 0:03 0:03 yesterday and there is a chance it could help Kristi. Let me try it on myself first and see how i do. Suppose to get energy back plus other good stuff and will help our liver.
Read the comments too.
Can N-AC be taken whilst supplementing with vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin k2?
This question is best directed to a pharmacist or doctor who can tell you about any interactions in your specific case.
You can take it with vitamin C liposomal vitamin C is best plus also with vitamin D, all taken together will super boost your immunity
@@shereezeelie8157 Thanks for the tips, I'll look into doing that.
@@Little_Sidhe We have been taking NAC , after doing a thorough research on it. My husband is asthmatic a using three puffers, he notices an improvement on his breathing, myself, feeling great, more calm and
Nac causing insomnia for me does anyone have the same?
Not a common side effect documented but individuals can react differently. Would be interesting to see of others experience insomnia.
well it is said to be stimulating
Horrific insomnia for me when I took it before bedtime. I was so agitated.
It needs to be taken A.M then as you would CoQ10 otherwise sleep is affected as it seems to add energy to your day.
Thanks for that very helpful Video. I take 2400 mg nac daily to TREAT my ocd. Is this a good dosage or too much? Has anybody informations about the right dosage? Thank you all.... greetings from germany....
You can have a look at dosages for NAC here but of course any doses have to be discussed with your doctor. Here 2400-3000 mg is stated. psychscenehub.com/psychinsights/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-a-primer-on-diagnosis-and-treatment/
Thank you! I hope 2400mg will work for me....can i take vitamin c with nac or must there be a distance between the two supplements????
@@capricehofmann7379 this is a question to ask the pharmacist and or doctor as your personal medical history will need to be taken into account
I read that if you over take it, it could make things worse. I would go by dosage on the bottle. We take 1000mg 2 to 3 times per day.
do you happen to know if cannabis (thx/cbd) depletes our bodies of any or more particular minerals or vitamins?
no, but it can Make you noticing it, when you are depleted
What was the dosage and for how many days in autism
I just read the positive meta-analysis on pub med. HOW TF is this not bigger news?
I take 2400 mg a day of this stuff for skin picking. It helped a lot at first, but now that quarantine started, my picking has increased. Any suggestions for similar medications, or do I just need to try harder?
try Glycine with nac (search for the studies ) it does help induce calmness and awareness but together they seem to be super. Also search ALA, there's much about it too.
@@AlbionRising Thanks! I’ll check it out.
Duct tape might help.
@@arttez8068 Duct tape? To what- wrap around my fingers? lmao
Pray and sincerely as Jesus (God) to heal you keep praying and asking God for help…you’ll be surprised 🙏
it would reduce oxidated stress. that's where some of these symptoms would stem from eh
Is it good for depression?
There is evidence for NAC in depression - as an augmenting agent rather than the only agent. psychscenehub.com/psychinsights/nutritional-supplements-in-psychiatric-disorders-the-evidence-2/
Anyone have luck with brain fog with using nac. I've had brain fog since middle school i'm 24 now. I have tried so many things with no luck.
Try the carnivore diet - no joke!
@@TheChampOf69 tried that to lol not much i have'nt tried. But the more research i'm doing on nac and glutathione the more i think it will work just have to stick with it for a while.
B12 methyl cured mine
@@DarkAngel-cj6sx worth a try have tried everything else under the sun lol
@@whitewashedtombstone I sat in exams and I would completely forgot what I read lol.
Later , I found out my b12 was low
How long is it safe to take
can someone please let me know how much should be taken. i always think that the RDA is not sufficient.
It is best to discuss this with your doctor.
My NOW Brand 600mg capsule bottle suggests 2x/day, ive heard up to 2400mg 3x/day, do your digging, I only suggest a docs advice, not my assumptions. Seems pretty safe from the larger doses ive tried, dont try this at home kids!
Our immune system is likely killing early cancers frequently. If NAC prevents cell death, it may prevent cancer cell death. I want cancer cell death and don't want a supplement to be a cancer promoter. Long-term safety studies are needed in my opinion.
Shaun Ashment During chemo and radiation I was told to not take NAC. During radiation at least they want your cells to oxidize or something. Was told to not take antioxidants. I’m still struggling months after radiation ended. Of course having autoimmune disease pre cancer didn’t help lol.
@@aremedyproject9569 Vitamin C (antioxidant) has been shown to improve Chemo and Radio effects and increase 5 year survival rates.
Suggestions for which brand to buy?
Pure encapsulation sis a good brand no additives
And now the FDA banned it, how do we revoke it?
buy from walmart online untill they run out
Amazon is not the FDA. NAC is literally not banned. 🙄
@@juliejames917 It was taken out of all the retailers. You can’t buy it from any major grocery stores, vitamin shoppes, gnc, target, walmart stores don’t even have them
@@fucuszullanti7877 I went to natural foods where I am and bought two bottles. I don’t shop at major retailers though.
It's everywhere in Canada
Where can I get NAC?
Would L Cystine work similarly as well ?
It believe its derived from L- Cysteine
I started taking this recently and seemed to be having a racing heart rate just before bed time? Could anyone give me info if this is a normal side effect or is it something else?
It works on the vascular system, lungs, and liver. I would lower your dose and start slow
Absolutely that’s why prescribed you take first thing in morning on empty stomach
Dr Micheal Lustgarten utube "glutathione restoration improves hallmarks of aging in older adults"... April 11 2021.... the increase in glutathione was done with high doses of glycine 7 grams per 70 kg and 9 grams of NAC per 70 kg... For 24 weeks..I'm 72 gonna try it out.. woohoo ..will let you know if I am still alive ..in 6 months...
Hey...I do research on N-acetylcysteine on different antibiotics...can u help some help I needed
How is it going?
Hey Andrew, it's been 6 months! Lol 😆
You doing alright?
@@crookcostello6018 yes doing ok...Iam taking a break from the high doses ...I might start again soon at say 3 grams each...NAC and glycine and I might. take a gram of glutamate maybe 2 months..my lower back is better but I do lots of stretching... thanks again for asking..
TENHO DPOC POR QUANTO TEMPO PODE TOMAR?
Hello Dr. Please answer. I have a son he is four years and 11 months old and he is 43 Lab he has been diagnosed with mild ethylmalonic encephalopathy he has been taking N- Acetylcysteine 1000 Mg twice a day which is going to be 2000 Mg a day. In the beginning for three days he got a diarrhea but after three days his diarrhea stopped but after week we feel like he got anxiety and depression and his tongue and hands his body was like little bit shaking while he was speaking and walking do you think that’s happening because of Side effects of this medication?
This question requires specialist input from a Paediatrician or paediatric neurologist. It would be inappropriate to answer this on this forum. Wish you and your son well.
Try reading the books by Abram Hoffer, on Niacin and Othomolecular medicine. Written for the layman and very astonishing in what they could cure. You be able to read them on the Open Library, the Internet Archive and Anna's Archive.
help===should NAC pills smell bad? I have some but am afraid to take them because of the smell.
Yeah when I smell the inside of the bottle it smells bad too. But I think that's normal
That is normal. NAC is a sulfuric amino acid, that is why it may smell like rotten eggs
My bottle smells too
It's normal, it happens as they sit. They're still safe and effective though
How much should we take?
We can't advise a dose on this forum. Please read through the chat - there has been discussion of doses for different conditions.
i gain a lot of weight when i take NAC. like just one dose for one day makes me gain 3 pounds. i had to stop. but why is this ? anyone? it seems water weight.
There is evidence for fluid retention with NAC. No direct evidence of metabolic dysfunction leading to weight gain
Can I take 5HTP with NAC ? Is it safe?
Do discuss this with the pharmacist and doctor. It depends on conditions being treated and doses
Hi Patricia, I'm currently taking NAC during the day and 5htp only in evening and I've noticed the latter can make you a little drowsy. If you mix both, perhaps try with a minimum dosage to see how your body react.
I started taking nac since three days but im depressed when i take the nac supplement and addicting to whatever situation happens right now. May be lowering the dopamine. Pls advice 🙏.
We cannot provide advice here. Please see a doctor for evaluation. We wish you well.
Boxers should take NAC after afight.
I’m trying it for gaming
Please let us know how that is going. So many addicted to......many things.
PTSD?
Would NAC help with impaired breathing...(all tests are clear) just messed up shallow breathing...would it help?
Sorry but it would be inappropriate to answer this on a forum. This is a question to discuss with your doctor. Wish you well.
YES!! so will nebulizing colloidal silver. The relief from that is amazing and pretty immediate while taking the nac will help with the long term issue and relief. Been there done that. Breathing issues are the worst. Hope you're well now!
Research D3 (K2 should be taken with D3; research that too).
Research bag breathing; carbon dioxide (and just more research... whistle breathing, etc)
What’s the best brands for NAC?
NOW FOODS
I've heard good things about Nootropics depot. I mostly use Liftmode products for supplements thoug
Progressive Laboratories has it, great company
Blue bonnet NAC clean and wonderful product and economic
I liked the one by Vitamistic
Can I ask my doc/psych to prescribe me this?
One can certainly have a discussion. Most psychiatrist will know about this
Psychiatry Simplified - Dr Sanil Rege wont save ya from a bomb
And if it helps, by all means, make it hard to get. 🤣
Can you take NAC when pregnant?
Can't provide advice on that sorry. Your doctor or pharmacist is the best person to ask. Wish you well.
What is it Made From
Proteins
Could I use this for fatty liver..??
Yes nac works very well for fatty liver
does this interact with bipolar medications at all? thanks for reply in advance :)
Check lithium orotate for bi-polar
Their are 3 types of bi-polar medications. Depending on which doctor prescribed witch type. I wouldn't know the answer anyway. My guess would be yes.
What is Ice
Methamphetamine
Not anymore. FDA banned it
I have huge sugar cravings and I am going to try it
Elizabeth me to
I heard candida makes sugar craving. Which in turn makes the candida problem worse. You may try Gaba (Gamma amino butter acid).
Maybe Erythrit or xylite as sugar replacement.
Has anyone noticed they’re less emotional on NAC
That could be good and that could be bad.
@@JB-gq3or yeah of course, it seems to gets rid of highs and lows for me
@@harryhairo7272 I started taking it this week (600 mg twice a day) and can confirm