Short answer: NAC, or N-acetyl L-cysteine, is a form of the amino acid cysteine. Your body uses cysteine to make glutathione, one of its own antioxidants. Wellah NAC provides 1,000mg of NAC in one tablet a day, and each bottle holds 120 servings.
NAC has become a popular daily supplement. This guide explains what it is in plain terms, what Wellah's tablet contains and how to take it.
What is NAC?
N-acetyl L-cysteine is a form of cysteine, an amino acid. The Wellah NAC product page explains that the body uses it to produce glutathione.
What is glutathione, and how does NAC relate?
Glutathione is part of your body's own antioxidant defense system. Wellah describes NAC as giving your body building blocks to support natural glutathione production, everyday cellular protection and healthy immune function.
How much NAC is in Wellah NAC?
Each serving delivers 1,000mg of N-acetyl L-cysteine. One serving is a single tablet.
How do you take NAC?
- Take 1 tablet per day.
- Pick a consistent time, such as with breakfast.
- One bottle has 120 servings, about four months of daily use.
Who should check with a doctor?
Talk to your doctor before taking NAC if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have a medical condition.
Other antioxidant options from Wellah
If you are comparing antioxidant supplements, see our guides to astaxanthin and quercetin with bromelain. All of Wellah's daily capsules are in the capsules collection.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FAQ
What is NAC?
N-acetyl L-cysteine, a form of the amino acid cysteine that the body uses to produce glutathione.
How much NAC is in one serving?
1,000mg of N-acetyl L-cysteine in 1 tablet.
How often do I take it?
1 tablet per day. A bottle has 120 servings.
