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N-acetyl Cysteine:The Overlooked Compound That Saves Lives

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Worth a read.

lef.org/magazine/mag2010/ma...

Here's a link to actual trials.

pulmccm.org/main/2013/rando...

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it is going to take me an age to be able to even say it. Probable get actimel ;)

Good read all the same.

Wow!!! Thanks for this. More nac for me then. How about you? X

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I may give it a go. Even the trial link says don't knock it ! :)

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I've used NAC 1800 mg/day for about 3 years, together with various other supplements.

Could be why despite being stage 4 COPD I've never yet needed antibiotics or steroids (apart from what's in Seretide) . . .

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Stilltruckin do you need a prescription for nac or can you purchase it at health stores

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Don't need a prescription. Health shops (smaller shops may not stock it) or online: google.co.uk/search?q=buy+n...

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Thanks hon keep on (trucking )

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Interesting. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing this info. Will certainly be looking into it.

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