Fibre de pois (Pisum sativum)
NAC contains a highly reactive sulfhydryl group (SH), which gives it the direct ability to bind, or chelate, to certain heavy metals
The body makes glutathione naturally, but it is also widely sold as an antioxidant supplement
Preclinical studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of proteasome activation in models of heart failure and ischemiareperfusion injury, 69 further supporting ER proteostasis as a therapeutically actionable axis
By providing the body with cysteine, NAC supports glutathione synthesis, making it a valuable supplement for those looking to boost their glutathione levels
Funding This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China to QZ (No.32270407) and the open fund of State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources (No.SCMR202103) and Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan (No.2022NSFSC0583) to JL