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Posted 10/28/2019 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hello i was taking acetylcysteine without the N wish means a nitrogen atom according to the pharmacist i talked to. When you take N-AC it is much more absorvate by the liver than the acetylcysteine only form.

Today i tried it... and after 6 hours i became Dizzy to the point of almost fainting i became scared what was this?!help?!
Posted 10/28/2019 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
NAC is a precursor to glutathione, and the more absorbable the form is, the more you might feel sick (sort of like herx symptoms) as your body begins to process things better. I was told to start NAC and/or glutathione very slowly and increase dosages as I increase my tolerance. Some people simply cannot tolerate it due to side effects. Lower your dose to the minimum (like a few grains from a capsule or a sliver of a tablet) and see if you still react to it.
Posted 10/28/2019 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Yes indeed. I will try 300mg or should i start lower?
Posted 10/28/2019 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
If it's a capsule, then open it and remove just a tiny bit of the powder inside. If it's a tablet, then use a knife and shave off just a little sliver. If you feel fine, then the next day take a larger amount. You should be able to increase your dose over the next couple of weeks until you find one that does not make you feel so bad.
Posted 10/28/2019 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
I also took tinidazole with it. I am now suspecting NAC with tinidazole might have given me the adverse reaction. Could that be?
Posted 10/29/2019 7:48 AM (GMT 0)
NAC lowers glucose levels in blood. i think this is why you got your symptoms
Posted 10/29/2019 8:27 AM (GMT 0)
Could be a herx. I remember one time I took some nac and I herxed for 4 days straight.
Posted 10/29/2019 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
it is true it does break biofilms. but fainting i would attribute more to low glucose than herxing.
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