N-Acetylcysteine For Hashimoto’s?

[Flecmac]

Can anyone tell me if N-Acetylcysteine is helpful for Hashimoto’s, and how safe is it. I struggle taking tablets, is there another type?

Thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Mcdermott

I take NAC in capsule form, I find capsules generally easier to take than tablets.

Have a look at the article linked to in this post just made by jgelliss

[Flecmac in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks, yes saw the article by I Wentworth, just wondered if anything other than capsules. 😊

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Flecmac]

I thought you wanted an alternative to tablets from what you say in your post,which is why I suggested capsules.

You can get it in powder form (Google and you'll immediately see a couple of brands) but I have no idea what it would be like to take it in that form.

[Flecmac in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks, I saw some powder online, it’s so difficult to know what else to try and know if it’s going to make any difference. 😊

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Flecmac]

I take NAC (capsules) but not for the reason you are considering them. It helps in my situation.

[humanbean]

You almost certainly wouldn't be able to take NAC in powder form. It stinks like bad eggs. I doubt anyone would attempt to sell it (Edit : But I see from SeasideSusie 's reply that it is available, which surprises me. I wouldn't be able to bring myself to swallow it). Capsules are by far the easiest way to take it.

[tuchwood]

There is a version of NAC available as effervescent tablets. My late partner took them for a lung problem. I don't remember them smelling.

They were made in Italy and expensive. Our local pharmacy made a big effort to get him a copy of English instructions. His GP tried to change to a cheaper version but the consultant wouldn't have it as only the effervescent one had been tested for his condition.

This was 8 yrs ago so other companies may make it now.

The NAC did help but then he went to hospital & was given wrong drugs.