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NAC is different from cysteine because it has an acetyl group attached to it
The medications themselves are FDA-approved for specific indications (diabetes and/or obesity), but microdosing is an off-label dosing strategy used at physician discretion based on individual response and goals
Even the average 5Ker, avid gardener, or weekend warrior can benefit from this secret weapon. A small study of eight men receiving 1,000 mg of glutathione before exercise, those men taking the glutathione performed better, felt less fatigued, and had lower blood lactic acid levels than the placebo-controlled group.19 This is key, as increased lactic acid in the body can result in fatigue, low blood pressure, muscle aches, a drop in body temperature, and respiratory problems