Acetylcysteine is a synthetic N-acetyl derivative of the endogenous amino acid L-cysteine, a precursor of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione. Acetylcysteine regenerates liver stores of glutathione. This agent also reduces disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, resulting in liquification of mucus. Some evidence suggests that acetylcysteine may exert an anti-apoptotic effect due to its antioxidant activity, possibly preventing cancer cell development or growth. In addition, acetylcysteine has inhibited viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates, thereby producing antiviral activity in HIV patients. (NCI04)
Acetylcysteine has been shown to reduce the extent of liver injury following acetaminophen overdose. It is most effective when given early, with benefit seen principally in patients treated within 8-10 hours of the overdose. Acetylcysteine likely protects the liver by maintaining or restoring the glutathione levels, or by acting as an alternate substrate for conjugation with, and thus detoxification of, the reactive metabolite.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) helps our body in different ways and preventing your lungs from chronic diseases is one of them. Sufficient intake of this vitamin, in a day, can boost your immune health and promote collagen formation in the skin. Presence of free radicals and toxins in the lungs due to smoking and pollution can lead to inflammation in the body. Vitamin C fights back against free radicals and toxins and also helps your body get rid of these potentially damaging molecules. It further lowers down the lung tissue damage rates, providing an opportunity to the body to repair itself. As per a 2014 study, published in the journal Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, vitamin C may improve lung function and cut the incidence of respiratory symptoms by half during and after exercise. The major potential benefits of this nutrient are due to its antioxidant content.
Ascorbic Acid is a natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent reducing and antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries. Found in citrus and other fruits, and in vegetables, vitamin C cannot be produced or stored by humans and must be obtained in the diet.
This double action formula consisting of N-Acetylcysteine and Vitamin C makes it twice as effective in protecting your lung function.