N-Acetlycysteine

L-cysteine is an amino acid which has excellent antioxidant
properties and may help to thicken hair if taken regularly. N-
Acetylcysteine (NAC) is the acetylatd form of cysteine which
provides for better absorption. It also has excellent
antioxidant properties and is helpful against viral infections.
NAC is recommended instead of glutathione (another antioxidant)
as it is more effective in raising tissue glutathione levels.
NAC plays an important role and also raises the levels
Glutathiamine in the body ie. amino acid transport and cellular
oxidation. It works well with vitamin E and Selenium. NAC has
also been used as a liver protectant, and to break up pulmonary
and bronchial mucus. It also displays a chelating effect,
helping to cleanse the body of major impurities. NAC best taken
15-30 minutes before meals.