Pure Encapsulations NAC 900 mg — High-Dose N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the dietary amino acid l-cysteine. Pure Encapsulations describes NAC 900 mg as supporting “respiratory function, glutathione production and detoxification.”*
Who I Reach For This With
- Lung health and respiratory function support protocols
- Antioxidant and immune system support protocols
- Detoxification support protocols
- Adults 18 and older who want a high-strength, single-capsule NAC
What Makes This Form Different
- 900 mg of N-acetyl-l-cysteine (free-form) in each (size 00) vegetarian capsule
- Pure describes it as a convenient, easy-to-swallow capsule
- Vegan, GMO free and gluten free, and free from wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, artificial colors and sweeteners, coatings and shellacs, and magnesium stearate
- Two bottle sizes, 180 and 240 capsules
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- “Promotes healthy lung tissue and respiratory function”*
- “Supports cellular antioxidant defense system as a radical scavenger that supports glutathione levels in tissues”*
- “Helps support tissue detoxification”*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
NAC is the upstream partner to AC-Glutathione and Glutathione Recycler: NAC supplies cysteine, and they supply or recycle the finished molecule. It pairs with Ultra Omega-3 in liver-focused protocols. If you take any prescription medication, check with your prescribing provider before adding this.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I take it?
Between meals, 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily, or as your practitioner directs.
Does NAC smell like sulfur?
Yes. That is the cysteine, and it is normal. It is not a sign of spoilage.
180 or 240?
At one capsule a day, 180 lasts six months and 240 lasts eight. At two a day, halve those.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 00) vegetarian capsule contains: N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (free-form) 900 mg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate.
Suggested Use: 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, between meals or as directed by your healthcare professional. 180 or 240 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
