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Default Good article: N-Acetyl-cysteine reduces chronic inflammatory pain
http://www.molecularpain.com/content...-8069-8-77.pdf
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I've been taking NAC for years and recommending it to many people here for different reasons. It's an excellent antioxidant, and it helps protect the liver for anyone who takes (or needs to) Tylenol/acetaminophen/paracetamol (or meds that contain it, e.g vicodin, percocet) on a regular/longterm basis.

I've taken it on & off of late, and while I can't say I've noticed any difference in inflammation, that doesn't mean it isn't worth trying.

Here's the Wiki link. Use Google for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcysteine

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I've been taking NAC for years and recommending it to many people here for different reasons. It's an excellent antioxidant, and it helps protect the liver for anyone who takes (or needs to) Tylenol/acetaminophen/paracetamol (or meds that contain it, e.g vicodin, percocet) on a regular/longterm basis.

I've taken it on & off of late, and while I can't say I've noticed any difference in inflammation, that doesn't mean it isn't worth trying.

Here's the Wiki link. Use Google for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcysteine

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Its possible the dose you have taken it may not help with with inflammation, but the again who knows.

Would this supplement help people taking naproxen (Aleve). I assume it being an NSAID it would also be hard on the liver?
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That is an important supplement. I take it every day.
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That is an important supplement. I take it every day.
What symptoms has it helped you with?
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NAC is a precursor to glutathione synthesis. This may be how it works, and not a function of its own traits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutathione
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Its possible the dose you have taken it may not help with with inflammation, but the again who knows.

Would this supplement help people taking naproxen (Aleve). I assume it being an NSAID it would also be hard on the liver?
I've taken varying doses of NAC over the years, and/but IMO, no individual's results should be taken to predict others' results.

If it can't hurt to try it, then it can't hurt to try it.

NSAIDs can be hard on liver & kidneys both, and while NAC can help protect both, I wouldn't advise abusing them based on that, and I'd still have my doctor regularly monitor organ function.

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How bad would taking Aleeve over the counter dose once or twice daily?
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NAC is a precursor to glutathione synthesis. This may be how it works, and not a function of its own traits.



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NSAIDs can be hard on liver & kidneys both, and while NAC can help protect both, I wouldn't advise abusing them based on that, and I'd still have my doctor regularly monitor organ function.
A lot of things are hard on our liver, toxins in the air also.

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That is an important supplement. I take it every day.
What symptoms has it helped you with?
It works with all of my supplements. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Dysautonomia/POTS (Autonomic Neuropathy/Peripheral Neuro.) I like the liver protection, the fact that is raises Glutathione, influenza protection.



http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2010/...ysteine_01.htm
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How bad would taking Aleeve over the counter dose once or twice daily?
If your liver & kidneys are OK, it shouldn't hurt to try it once or twice, but I think you should check with your doctor -- a phone call may suffice.

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