Exercise vs NAC for longevity
Short answer: For longevity, users rate them about the same: 100% report improvement with Exercise (9 reports) and 100% with NAC (7 reports).
NAC has 387 meta-analyses and 767 randomized trials on PubMed; the other has not been graded.
Based on 738 reports about Exercise and 1,645 about NAC. Not medical advice.
| Exercise Lifestyle | NAC Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 63 | 49 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 89% | 55% |
| Reports | 738 | 1,645 |
| Research | Research pending | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | — | 387 / 767 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (10) | 75% (4) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 90% (31) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 95% (66) | 82% (156) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 90% (88) | 74% (78) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 96% (51) | 71% (41) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 95% (93) | 90% (259) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 95% (187) | 65% (274) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 100% (8) | 79% (14) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (28) | 75% (8) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 86% (14) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 86% (28) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 72% (18) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 94% (18) | 29% (7) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 100% (14) | 88% (8) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 100% (3) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 85% (13) | 67% (12) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 89% (18) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 100% (6) | 97% (34) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 100% (9) | 100% (7) |
| Common side effects | fatigue, insomnia, initial fatigue | anhedonia, fatigue, stomach issues, depression |
| Typical dose reported | multiple times a week | as needed |
“nothing has improved my mental health like daily and difficult physical exercise has.”
Taken together, these preliminary findings suggest that dietetic approaches might be included as part of BD treatment. Also considering the high risk of metabolic disorders in individuals with BD, they should be encouraged to choose healthy dietary lifestyles, including daily intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and whole grains.
Nutr Neurosci, 2023 ↗“NAC has helped me stay calm and reduce anxiety as well as gives me loads of energy if I am sleep deprived.”
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