People mainly take N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine for mood, anxiety. Based on 16 first-hand reports and 5 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1073 of 4,149 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 68% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Limited evidence suggests that transport products result in test performance comparable to that seen in cold chain-transported specimens.
PubMed 29914599 ↗Conclusion: This systematic review indicates that some compounds like NAC, prebiotics, nanoparticles and MESNA that have significant effects on biofilm are safe and could be researched more extensively for further clinical use. However, a lack of data about reliable and efficient compounds used in therapy of different types of otitis media still remains in the literature.
PubMed 39684553 ↗Conclusion: At a total dose of 6 g/m2 per course, the overall response rate was 10%; at 10 g/m2 per course, it rose to 21%. Future clinical trials will determine ifosfamide's role in combination chemotherapy and more clearly define the best schedule or schedules for the uroprotective administration of mesna.
PubMed 8453693 ↗Conclusion: There is improved visibility with pre-medication using Simethicone before esophagogastroduodenoscopy. In the Simethicone based regimen, administration of Pronase or N-acetyl-Lcysteine may be of little use in improving visibility. Based on the literature review, Simethicone dissolved in the water with the acceptably lowest ratio of 0.7 can still offer the good visibility but 30 mL of water should be avoided.
PubMed 25436356 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“The best supplement I have taken for OCD. I take 4 capsules twice a day”
“I absolutely subscribe to the fact that NAC has helped me with both my ADHD/focus and addictions”
“Yea n-acetyl-l-cysteine. Probably the best antioxidant out there. Protects all major organs especially the liver and lungs. I take everyday”
“NAC - (one of my new favorites) antioxidant, may reduce symptoms of OCD/ADD/ADHD”
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