I used NAC supplement for 1 year with incredible benefits - how NAC works OCD, liver, migraine PT1
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I used NAC supplement for 1 year; this is my review and before/after results. I also cover
nac dosage & nac side-effects
how does nac work
nac effects on inflammation and oxidative stress
nac as an antioxidant
nac for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and addiction
nac for fatty liver disease
glutathione
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NAC may impair blood clotting. If you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or you take blood-thinning medications, you should avoid taking NAC supplements.
N.B: There is no data on the long-term use of NAC. It's best to use it only periodically and always consult your doctor before using any supplement. I'm just here to share my experience.
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🧠 NAC works by lowering inflammation and boosting glutathione levels, which is a powerful antioxidant.
💊 NAC supplement has been shown to reduce migraine frequency and attacks in some patients, but it was temporarily removed from Amazon due to safety concerns during the pandemic.
🤯 The speaker went from having 15-20 migraines a month to sometimes having completely migraine-free months thanks to natural alternatives like supplements.
🤔 The speaker stopped taking NAC supplement when they felt they didn't need it anymore, but recently started using it again to improve their nervous system health and potentially reduce residual migraines.
🧠 NAC can balance neurotransmitters like glutamate, which can lead to excessive nerve inflammation.
💊 NAC supplement is believed to be more easily absorbed and effective in increasing glutathione levels compared to glutathione supplements due to its ability to reach the brain and cells.
🤯 NAC has shown to be effective in reducing behavioral symptoms like hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and other compulsions in Neuropsychiatric disorders like OCD.
💊 NAC supplement has been found effective for various conditions, but it's important to consult a doctor before taking it and to take it with food to avoid nausea.
great summary! thank you.
It was removed because it competes with more expensive pharmaceutical drugs. There's a reason why marijuana was illegal for so long, and it has nothing to do with REEFER MADNESS. Big Pharm is one of the largest lobby in Washington. Second only to big oil.
If big pharma had their way, ALL supplements would be illegal. Especially when everything can have a bad effect on somebody. That includes all foods. Shall we make those food illegal too?
And I noticed NAC cost had doubled as well
NAC was removed
because it was beneficial
to people with the
corona virus. TOO beneficial.
🧐😷
That NAC was temporarily removed from Amazon due to safety concerns during the pandemic was for the very same reason that "doctors" and "scientists" and the "elites" wanted to do away with Ivermectin and HCQ - BECAUSE THEY ACTUALLY WORKED. Flash forward a couple years, and now, it's okay to use these supplements again because "oh, my bad, they actually do work" on covid and illnesses. You see, if there is a real cure out there, the great THEY could not have put had Public Health Emergency ("pandemic") in order to push their protocols like intubation, and drugs like Remdesivir, that made them millions, even billions, of dollars in the process.
I've just started on 600MG and my OCD repetitive thoughts literally stopped. My son has OCD too and he has also had amazing results. Unreal!
wow great to hear :) Thanks for sharing. There's also preliminary studies that show that glycine might be beneficial for OCD
Hi there, I read that you had good results with your son taking NAC. I am searching for answers for my 9 year old son with ocd. May I ask how old your son is? And what dose you were giving? Thank you kindly 🙏🏼
Glad that it helped u with your OCD. I know what's it like to be OCD. Plz tell me the brand that u use.
What Brand do you use please
@@iaminkalandif I take nac. I get glutamate sulfur excess n feel sicker it mobilized mercury other heavy metals. Pesticides. Etc. Trying to take it thou get liver phase 2 healing. And glutamate gets brain anxiety
I’m 66 years old. I play tennis 3 times a week, lifts weights, swims laps, run on the elliptical, play golf, ride bicycle. I started taking 600mg of NAC 2 weeks ago. What I noticed almost immediately was my recovery over night from a hard workout was similar to my recovery when I was younger. No more stiffness or soreness in the morning. The other thing I noticed mentally is no more ruminating thoughts. I have always been a person that rehashes things in my mind, at times too much. Since I’ve been taking NAC it is very easy for me to let things go. My experience with NAC in a short period of time had been pretty amazing and unexpected. I don’t think there is a magic pill out there, but NAC is obviously replenishing something in my body I’ve lost probably due to aging. I have had zero negative side effects.
UPDATE:
I have been taking 500mg of NAC daily for 12 months. I am a 67 year old male, and I play tennis 3-4 times a week, I run on the elliptical, or ride bicycle on the days I don’t play tennis . Recently I have noticed a mild burning in my lungs when I do cardio or play tennis. The other evening I played 3 sets of tennis, it was 86 degrees, at the end of the second set, my lungs started burning. By the end of the 3rd set it was almost unbearable. It took several days to clear up. I stopped taking NAC during time. I started back with NAC, and I have a mild burn in my lung after going for a walk. Has anyone else had these symptoms?
Great to hear it works for you. You probably have a lot of recovery needs being so active and exercising a lot. Well done! Yes, I've now moved to using short periods of time as well. Aging naturally comes with more inflammation and less ability to recover so yeah, it probably supports it. I've also found Red Light therapy to be extremely useful for recovery and lowering of inflammation.
Wow that is so interesting to read! Amazing to hear how positive NAC has been in just 2 weeks, may I ask which brand you take?
@@aranna2729 I take 600mgs. NAC the brand I use is NOW. I bought it off Amazon.
Do you take glycine with it?
Nac and glycine is a very good anti aging combination.
@@nicknak5257 No I haven’t. I wanted to try NAC by its self for a while to see how I got along with it. I will add glycine in a couple months, to see if I notice any changes.
NAC has helped me quit smoking.
Wow! congratulations :)
Thanks I will try this 👍
Hasn't helped me stop smoking 😢
Me too.
Wow!
I am 70 & follow a healthy narrative. I have followed the science & NAC + Glycine I take twice daily & found a positive benefit. I believe humanity are experiencing an awakening conscious 💜🌟🙏
Thanks for sharing your experience
And NAC is a tool ?
there is no science behind this product. In fact, the one thing they avoid is scientific scrutiny because it shows what a scam supplements are. $30 billion dollar industry. Fool 100,000 people and you're an instant millionaire.
"For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light."
~ Luke 8:17
I've been taking it for 4 years. Every winter I would get very cold fingers - gloves didn't help much. Since taking NAC, I don't have this problem. Absolutely brilliant.
wow great experience. Thanks for sharing Steve
Thanks l have the same problem every winter
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If your fingers go "flat" or maybe not all go cold, you may have Raynaud's syndrome.
I was always cold until i started taking Niacin (nicotinic acid version) for long Covid, now I don't feel the cold unless I stop taking it. I have used NAC for 18 months now and it has been great for my energy levels.
The FDA pulled NAC to push their heart stopper juice.
What's that? :D
@@iaminkaland the vax
100%!
Sadly, so true.
@@iaminkalandthe vaccine
If you want the real turbo health benefits of NAC take Glycine with it as well. The combo is called Glynac and the research on its age reversal effects is astounding.
yes I use Glynac and it's all in my second video.
I started taking NAC a while ago and I realized a few amazing things as well: Also no more migrains (I had maybe 2 per month), no more heart palpitations, no more restless leg syndrome etc...
Bought some NAC during the lockdowns, was told it would help if I got the flu. Never got sick and it was about to expire so I tried out a few capsules over a few days. I was stunned at how much better I felt mentally. I am 61 years old and have been taking 1,000 mg per day for about a year now with a lot of positive results and no negative side effects. I use some glycine powder to sweeten my coffee, but I should probably take more glycine then I currently do. NAC is super cheap and I plan to take it daily moving forward. Got rid of my OCD, better moods, better cognitive function and a better outlook on life. Younger people may not benefit as much since our bodies make more NAC when we are young.
Was it this same brand?
NAC helped my compulsive shopping and I also completely stopped drinking
Really?! Interesting!
I bet your husband is happy
Now that you mention it, I think it stopped my compulsive shopping, too. I was on track to becoming a hoarder.
I started taking just 600mg of NAC per day and withing 48 hours I just felt so much better. I'm 64.
great to hear that :) thanks for sharing
I did too and guess what? I felt nothing. Absolutely zero. See how claims works now?
I obviously had a condition which was treatable with NAC like fatty liver so my body doesnt detox properly and inflammation. If you feel lously for whatever reason and tried NAC, and it did nothing, it would be due to the fact that you did not have a health condition which NAC could target. If you are just generally feeling tired and like crap for example, you may have hypothyroidism which is very common. Or if you are in your late 40s or early 50s and are female, and feel tired and washed out, you may be starting menopause and need a bit of hormone support. A couple of different friends around the 50 age mark kept telling me they felt really tired. I gave them both one of my estrogen patches, and it completely picked them up in 48 hours. A blood test from the doctor has a reasonable chance of picking up any disorder you have.
@@krane15
Thank you for this video, i also have chronic migraines, i just started taking NAC for a cough i had, and while taking discovered something else, i have high blood pressure and take 2 different pills plus water pill, my blood pressure was not going down, the week I started taking the NAC my doctor wanted me to see a cardiologist to help with my blood pressure, when I went to my appointment the cardiologist checked my blood pressure multiple times and I couldn’t believe it was 131/82, for me that’s amazing because mine is usually 175/100 or sometimes even higher, thats when I realized that i was taking NAC that week, so since than I check my blood pressure twice a day and it’s always normal. So ppl that have blood pressure issues try NAC it really works❤️
wow wonderful results Ani. Thanks for commenting and sharing this experience ❤
I am so happy it helped you
migraines are horrible!
It may be a good idea to include additional magnesium in your food and/or supplements. Magnesium Threonate is a form of magnesium that has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier and can be very helpful for all kinds of conditions-- I would think especially neuro inflammation?-- as so many of us are magnesium deficient.
how many mg per day of NAC were/are you taking to get the BP lowering effect?
Thank you I have persistent high BP and have all my other numbers under control and I'm refusing to go back on HBP meds. I just started taking Vitamin K2 MK7 and Magnesium Citrate for various reasons and am looking at Taurine , I am adding NAC today to what I will be taking. I have neuropathy developing in my feet and hands, arthritis in the hands, all quite recent so I have IR for sure. My doctor cant test for insulin levels and just wants me back on meds... so this was very helpful and encouraging news for all my conditions related to IR.
I used to be a chronic masterbater, but NAC helped me quit the habit!
Please 😂 i just cannot with you and if true it's not the place
It's a compulsion. It's part of life. You just have to be mature about it.
@@SYLV_IN why is it not the place. he has a serious issue and im curious what everyone is going through if it helped him then that is good to know as i tend to have compulsion to sex
@@questtofreedom if NAC worked for his masturbation addiction then I apologize
I’m so happy for your wife!
I got rid of my 30 year long Asthma and I helped others to achieve the same
Wow great to hear thanks for sharing
a lot can be from indoor cooking with GAS.... look it up
@@g.s.5868 Thanks. We don't cook with gas :)
How does gas combustion lead to asthma? Cooking with gas releases chemicals such as nitrogen dioxide3 and formaldehyde, which can cause inflammation in the airways and may worsen asthma symptoms.
@@g.s.5868 they made us paint them with the NATO colors without any protective gear . Year 1987. i had lung capacity of 91%.. which is quite restrictive in sports etc.. No i am at 97% to 98%
Gorgeous lady, glad she got help with the misery of migraines. Those eyes!
Thank you for the comment.
I have been taking NAC because of Siim’s recommendations and recently he said to take it at night. Man do I sleep like a baby! Along with the glycine. I cannot thank you both enough for the many biohacks you both are doing great work.
Happy to hear and yes, I also take glycine and NAC together. Great combo :) Thanks for commenting.
Did it really help with insomnia?
Im starting this combo but its giving me the most terrible nightmares😫😫
@@iaminkaland can i take NAC,GLYCINE AND TAURIN as trio before bed?will it disturb my sleep?
First time here. I noticed that you respond to almost every comment. Amazing!
Hi welcome :) yes trying my best to do that
Glutathione IVs helped my migraines tremendously. After two 1,000 mg IVs I began to improve. I now go once per month for a 2,000 mg IV. I also take NAC and collagen powder which contains glycine but I haven’t been very regular with it. Going to start taking it more often though. Glutathione is so important for pretty much any illness. Sick people tend to be unable to produce an amount that is sufficient to deal with the level of environmental toxicity we have today. There’s just way too many toxic chemicals in our air, soil, food and water.
Thanks for the reply. That's interesting. I wonder if there's NAC IV in my area. I'll look into it. Yes, modern environments and products, even household materials, can be so toxic to us. Especially to migraineurs who are predisposed to higher levels of inflammation in the body. Thanks for sharing your results :) In regards to glycine, I find the most benefit when I take 3-10 g per day.
I posted this above. I've suffered from headaches (Migraines) since my youth, I'm 57. A couple of years ago I started taking Turmeric capsules. (Biotrust and Stop Aging Now) are the main companies I use. Turmeric practically eliminated what was a 6-7 day a week issue to maybe 1 a week. You notice results usually on day 3. Also, take Turmeric with food. Worth trying.
Some people suffer headaches from a chemical in plug-ins or other fragrances. Remove all plug-ins and freshners at home and in car for a week. Ask if they are being used if you work in an office. So many people are amazed that the headaches stop.
Yes, synthetic smells are horrible. My roommate used that when I was studying, and I had to beg her to stop because it always triggered a headache for me. Now I work from home, and everything here is natural, from household materials to cleaning products. and we have no fragrances in the car :)
I could never tolerate air fresheners in cars since I was a child. 🤢
And certain perfumes on people trigger headaches for me too.
Had hormonal migraines for years. Would put me down for 2-3 days a month. Went through menopause and now completely gone! SO HAPPY!
aww that's so great to hear! I am so happy for you thanks for sharing.
Dose
So wasn’t due to NAC?
My bi-monthly migraines are gone due to menopause too. Have not trued nac.
Sounds like it was due to hormonal imbalance but I think NAC can help with that too…..
I also started NAC AND may take NAD+. On the Migraine and nervous system issue. I had the same issue. I found another treatment for migraines and it's worth trying. Turmeric capsules. You need two to three days before you see results, but as someone that dealt with headaches 6-7 days a week and moderate to severe on the pain scale, Turmeric reduced these to about 1 a week and the pain scale down to mild. I've been using Turmeric for a couple of years now and it's been the closest cure I have found. I use Turmeric from either a company called Biotrust, or Stop Aging Now- Turmeric with Q10
Mix one to one ratio of Glycine and NAC, and bam, you get GlyNAC ... Makes NAC work even better
I saw that too but what annoyed me is I bought the NOW NAC which has 600 mg capsules and the NOW Glycine is at 1000 mg per capsule before I knew about the 1:1 ratio.
The reason NAC can help SOME people with OCD symptoms, is because repetitive behavior is a symptom of a Glutamate neurotransmitter issue. Which by the way, can be damaged by a concussion or TBI as well…. So in the case of post concussive syndrome causing OCD or Trichotillomania, NAC may not be enough to regulate the neurotransmitter issue. There is also some new research using a Alzheimer’s drug called Memantine for this as well- for the same reason, glutamate receptor.
Thanks so much for this. I started NAC after watching this n other vids and it changed my life!!!!! I’ve been struggling with EBV for many years and along with acupuncture and other holistic stuff I now have some energy back!!!!!
I'm so happy to hear it :)
If you have EBV, look up Medical Medium books and videos! He is the number 1 expert on healing from that.
I have been taking NAC for the last 3 weeks….im so excited!!
yay let me know what you've experienced!
@Yuri R. no i do not know why it would cause lung cancer…
@Yuri R. Thanks i will stop it and investigate further….again i thank you!
I have been using it for 6 months now and it has helped me with my sleep and anxiety. I take it before going to bed. Thanks!
Glad to hear :)
Hows it going now ?
NAC helped me clear my lungs after having Covid! I continue to take it for the health benefits! Excellent video! Thanks
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Thank you. I have suffered 4-day disabling migraines for 50 years every 2-3 weeks. Even menopause I waited for did not stop them (pregnancy and 9-month breast feeding had). I began NAC as part of Covid prophylactic protocol in Jan 2020. My migraines did decrease dramatically making me able to function much better and reduced the duration. I began to decrease my usage and I have had a few more intense and more frequent migraines again. I will be more diligent about taking it again daily now after your post.
NAC IS AMAZING…. Woke up one morning while lying they’re in my bed and I thought wow, wow I feel really good I’m not depressed. I’m not sad. I feel really good. Love NAC!!! Not drinking enough water. That’s why I got migraines. They have gone ever since I started drinking more water daily…. 5:08 Did you try that?
Hello yes dehydration is the worst! I have migraines if I don't drink enough water. electrolytes also help.
Thanks for sharing your experience with NAC too. Sounds wonderful :)
What time of day do you take it and how much?
@@deedeeunkefer2270 She takes 1.2 grams, but not sure what times of the day.
@@josie4peace thanks
Useful information. Thank you. One suggestion, try lowering your mic so it doesn't obscure your mouth as it's nice to see the whole face of people delivering useful and helpful information.
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I'll get there eventually :D
thank you. horrible that you had so many migraines every month, but really amazing that NAC has helped as much as it has. I used to get about 3 migraines per month (can't imagine having 15!). I had seen various doctors and chiropractors and body workers over the years, but nothing helped. I had given up. But an unusual set of circumstances had me seeing a chiropractor who had a PEMF machine that I though would help. During my initial visit he didn't believe it would help, but he told me that his experience is that about 40% of migraine sufferers have muscle tension in the jaw, head, and around the ear, and for them it's that tension that can initiate a migraine. I turned out to be in that 40%. He released my jaw muscles (very painful!) and after 3 visits told me to come back as needed. That was nearly 3 years ago. I have not had one migraine since then! Back to NAC, though. I am glad to hear about your experience. We have NAC on hand (yes, we got some during covid) and I take it sporadically. After hearing of your experience, I may go back to taking it more regularly.
thank you for the comment. Thanks for sharing your experience with PEMF. Yes, tension in the neck and jaw can definitely start an attack. I have found a small massage ball extremely helpful for that; massages and foamrollers do not work, only this device.
It's reviewed in this video: th-cam.com/video/0xqj87LSq-Y/w-d-xo.html
You may try NAC for a period to see if anything changes :) Let me know the results.
@@iaminkaland thanks! I have used tennis balls on the floor under my back to release tight muscles in the back. However, this chiropractor pressed so hard on my jaw muscles to get them to release, I almost couldn't stand the pain! The second time I saw him, when he said, "I'm going to release your jaw muscles", I jokingly said, "Just don't break my jaw." He said, "I'm not pressing that hard", and he showed me by pressing on my wrist, and it wasn't that hard. It was just that my jaw muscles were hypersensitive from decades of never actually relaxing. So glad you found relief, and thanks again for the post. You've inspired me to add NAC back to my list of supplements. I had already been taking glycine. All the best!
This is interesting. Have both of you considered nervous system healing? I have a dysregulated nervous system due to excess stress/trauma and have started (somatic) healing practices of the nervous system. Once my body slowly started to release tension from the NS, I could feel the tensed NS in my pelvis area also tensing up in my jaw and other areas as well. There are some interesting videos on the jaw pelvis connection and somatic practices/(dance) therapies like Laban/Bartenieff, Ilan Lev Method (ILM), rewinding and Tamara Nazon has a nice one on her channel. I have noticed huge changes the past few years just by doing these excercises, getting ILM therapy, in combination with deep breathing and mindfulness/meditation. Old stuck energy/trauma that is getting released.
I've had migraines since I was a child. Thank you so much for this information.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Amy. Migraines are horrible. You may benefit from my migraine supplement guide. Link is in the Bio.
Been using glycine with NAC and Collagen for the double combo. Look and feel good.
Yup sounds amazing. Glutamine as well!
Why to use it with glycine ?
Good video. My personal experience with NAC is 1200mg and up to 2400mg per day with overall energizing effects.
Thanks for the comment. yes, I share your experience.
You explain this better than the doctors on here
Glad to hear it was clear and understandable. I appreaciate it a lot :)
Doctors can explain how to take synthetic medication, they have no clue about natural supplements
I’m a migraine sufferer and I just ordered this, you’ve convinced me and I’m so excited!
Migraines are horrible! I'm so sorry to hear that. I'd suggest you also take glycine 3 g each day - they support each other's functions. And one of the most effective for me was a Magnesium supplement of 400-600 mg each night. It's like prophylaxis. I really hope they help Amy! Let me know about the progress if you want :)
Some people suffer headaches from a chemical in plug-ins or other fragrances. Remove all plug-ins and freshners at home and in car for a week. Ask if they are being used if you work in an office. So many people are amazed that the headaches stop.
@@here2learn737 Yes synthetic fragrances are horrible triggers. Thanks for sharing and the reminder. I want to add all chemical fragrances to household products, paints, hair sprays, perfumes, etc. They can all trigger migraine. Natural scents are the safest🌻
How's the NAC working for you?
I also noticed it would make me naseous on an empty stomach. But I also had an issue with diahrrea even if I ate it with food. After reading about similar issues online I read that some people were able to combat this problem by taking it 30 minutes to 1 hour before going to bed. It definitely made a difference for me when I started taking it before bed instead of in the morning.
that's good to hear. for me too. :) I discuss it in the Q&A video
I got some NAC and I only took one pill because it appeared to give my toddler who breastfeeds a bad tummy, but that one pill netted me over a month of no pleurisy pain, and it's only lightly returned- a pain I'd had constantly since 2016. One pill! It also did something with my mood and that hasn't worn off, I feel "normal"..... looking forward to when I can take it again.....and come to think of it I haven't had a headache since that one pill and they were regular. Good stuff for sure 🤩
Thanks for sharing. a big effect for you from just one pill then. Did you do any other changes at that time perhaps?
@@iaminkaland Nope it was just that. I think that I was perhaps just super in need of it so the first one made a noticeable difference
Please talk more about what NAC requires to be taken at the same time to optimise benefits, my understanding is that Vit C, Vit E and small amounts of Vit B6 need to be taken at the same time as NAC for it to function optimally. Also after a while it depletes metals such as copper and zinc, so the frequency of dose / amount of dose taken long term need to be considered carefully (as opposed to a short term need to treat a current illness with a higher dose). I started taking it every evening (600mg) after dinner to counter decades of minor alcohol abuse on my liver, as my health improved I have cut back to 3 nights a week and recently to 2 nights a week as a maintenance dose. If you need to take NAC daily (and it is not in response to a serious medical condition) it is probably a sign that you are taking some vitamins or metals in excess and that the main value of the NAC is it's ability to detoxify through chelation excessive metal or B6 / B9 / B12 levels (potentially other vitamins might be affected).
This is a great topic! thanks for sharing the question and your experience with it,
This video just helped me decide if NAC is worth me getting and I think it definitely is. Been researching it for the last few days. Very informative so thank you very much. Also, not to be a weirdo but I just have to say your accent is adorable 😎 lol.
Glad to hear it helped.
And thank you, my accent is probably close to a typical Finglish (Finland and English) 🙊
Great NAC intro, thanks. Have you also tried accupunture for the migraines. It was the only treatment that cured my dad. He had Menier's and suffered horrible debilitating migraines. Acupuncture was life changing ❤
I'm so sorry to hear about your dads conditions. I can confirm the experince with acupuncture. It's extremely helpful for me too :)
Great vid but please viewers note - NAC may impair blood clotting. If you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or you take blood-thinning medications, you should avoid taking NAC supplements.
I bought NAC from NOW on April 24 2023. After using it a few days I got a constant lower belly pain with severe cramping. This went on through the night, I couldn’t sleep. Next morning I had explosive diarrhea, really painful. Of course I stopped with NAC. The pain went away after one more day and night. I thought it was NAC causing it. Until I read that over the counter NAC oxidizes easily. I decided to try the medical grade NAC effervescent tablet. The dose was higher but no pain whatsoever. I took a closer look at the NAC capsules and can see the oxidation in small brown spot’s inside the capsule. I of course am scared to death to use it again.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Yes, it's always a bit of a gamble with the OTC supplements. If there's an IV therapy clinic nearby, you could consider IV NAC.
@@iaminkalandso now is not good brand???
My son's doctor just suggested I give him NAC for severe OCD. After watching this I'm going to try this for my frequent migraines as well. Hopefully NAC will be beneficial for both of us!
Thanks for sharing. I haven't heard before such an awareness in supplementation for neurological / mental health disorders. That doctor is a keeper. Please update on the results, would love to hear!
Hello! So happy you have had such positive results since using NAC! I have been taking it on and off for many years now and have found it works wonders with my breathing, especially after being sick with Covid 2yrs ago.
I hope you will continue to improve your migraine condition. Greetings from Toronto! :)
Hello thanks for the comment. Great to hear from your positive experience, too. And yes, I also noticed that it helped with some side-effects of covid :)
Excellent information on NAC. Thank you very much for posting this.
You're welcome
@@iaminkaland Just a side note. I started taking NAC about 10 days ago. On May 31 I took my blood pressure reading, it was 154/97 which was close to what it has been on several Dr, visits. Tonight June 10, I took my blood pressure and it was 115/76. I was shocked. I have not had a reading like that in ages. Coincidence? I don't really think so. I am dieting, cutting way down on carbs, and a few other supplements, but I believe it might have been the NAC that brought the numbers down.
I agree, NAC is amazing...it helped me recover from pericarditis due to covid-19 vaccine together with Quercetin. It also does away with protein spike from covid-19 which spreads to all cells in the body.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
So true
I started taking it a few months ago to help with the clot shot side effects. Also taking white pine needle tea. Has really helped.
@@dawnelder9046 Thanks for sharing your experience. White pine needle tea sounds great !
The functional medicine doctors also recommend Nattokinase for treatment from the clot shots. It’s also inexpensive and powerful.
your skin is glowing, I think the NAC helps with that also
It has helped me too
I Love this Product been using for years !!
Hands down my favorite supplement !!
Thanks for the comment love. and yes, mine too. NAC and Magnesium :)
Hey and also, I'm working on something exciting currently. So if you'd like to learn more about mental and brain health in an online course, send me a message "YES" to hello@inkaland.co :) I'll reply with more info
The main thing to longevity is reducing free radicals damage in the body
absolutely
First time here. So glad you put some references, that saves us a lot of time, thanks! I notice your "About" says "neuropsychology". If you can, do cover more on the GABA vs Glutamate angle of psychosis. Also how cortisol and adrenaline seem to go together, based on the stress response we see. I am researching for family member. The existing pharmaceutical approach is almost totally focussed on Dopamine, but I think that is a 1-legged chair. There seems to be so many other factors or triggers. I noticed you listed a lot of "other" supplements in your search for a migraine solution.
Hi Vere, welcome. Thanks for the questions. yes, I have MSc in neuropsychology. If you're interested in the GABA / Glutamate balance, you might find the interview with Dr. Ellen Vora interesting. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/AGmshyWd6Nk/w-d-xo.html
During HPA-axis stress response, there are several stress hormones secreted: cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, for instance.
Hi Inka, I'm so glad I found you. My mother has a lot of OCD behaviours, and she is 76 yrs old. I will definitely try NAC for her.
Maybe you have already looked into it but you could have a snp in your MTHFR gene.
It needs a lot of riboflavin (B2) to function properly.
And methylated B12 and/or methylfolate as these are the endstages of what the gene has trouble producing.
And riboflavin happens to be one of the vitamins that is supposed to help with migraines.
Also you need glycine to balance methylgroups and balance salts. Glycine and NAC together create glutathione. It is better to take the precursors so that the body will use it where it is needed.
Liposomal glutathione will go into every cell, also the ones that do not need it and it could wreck some processes. But it could help in case of high need.
You also need selenomethionine for production of glutathione. This was key when I was doing a detox and took away my headache that would otherwise start coming up after taking some antibacterial herbs and more.
Also you could try R-alpha-lipoic-acid as it detoxes heavy metals as well and helps glutathione to stay in the body longer.
Lots of good tips, thank you :)
I don't have MTHFR mutation, but my methylation is still low for some reason. I take glycin.
I'll definitely be looking into selenomethionine and R-alpha-lipoic-aicd - thanks.
Question to anyone with logic - Who stood to benefit when the FDA asked to have NAC pulled (bear in mind NAC has long been proven safe beyond any doubt) ? Exactly, you got it.
Great video Inka...happy to hear that you are getting better
Thanks and thanks 🙂 glad that you commented
I use and like NAC, but about ten years ago, I went gluten free and have had NO migraines since then.
Thanks for sharing 🦋 I also find that reducing grains helps. Even GF oat which is the worst for me.
@@iaminkaland You are very pretty. Will you marry me and be my health coach? I need you to coach me on what to take.
Gluten is not broken down enough. Mostly bread is not made with a starter to break down the gluten. And use older versions of wheat like einkorn. Our ancestors never really had problems with gluten
Thank you for this. I've had a nonstop headache from 3 neck injuries (last one in 2018 also split my head open) since Oct. 1, 1995 and no one has been able to help me after 110 doctors and healers. I definitely have neuro damage as the right side of my face droops. I'll give NAC a try. It seems that it should be taken with glycine to be the most effective.
So sorry to hear that- Headaches are horrible. Yes definitely with glycine. I take 3-10 g / day
Are you taking benfotiamine? Apparently it heals nerves.
Have you given NAC a try? If so did you see any improvement with your migraines?
Try coq10. I get headaches from neck injury to nerves and coq10 works wonders. I take at least 200 mg per day
Taking magnesium greatly reduced my migraines, monthly cramps and increased regularity. I’m soooo much better.
Yes me too. 600 mg a /day and I also take it when I detect a migraine coming. Works wonders.
Sorry to hear about your terrible migraines and the frequency of them. Sounds awful! In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) they say that all headaches are ‘Liver Headaches’ meaning they are somehow related to your liver function. How’s your diet? My health dramatically improved when I eliminated all dairy products and sugar. I average only about one headache per year now and if it’s bad I’ll take one or perhaps two aspirin. And then I’m good for another year!
yes I am addressing my liver health and NAC also helps that. But I do acupuncture and eat milk thistle as well etc:)
My diet is pretty perfect and my blood work is great.
Just started using NAC and waiting to see results. Thanks for the video and BTW, you are gorgeous!
Great to hear, please do share your experience
B1 and B2 - thiamine and riboflavin - can be good for migraines, look at benfotiamine as it’s a type of thiamine that crosses the blood brain barrier
Thank you. Yes I eat vitamin B combination. I have a video coming up on all my migraine supplements so if you're interested, click the notification button to know when it's out :) It's the next video
@@iaminkaland Looking forward to this video, as I'm a migraine sufferer, too.
My migraines weren't that bad but they stopped when I started supplementing with Magnesium Glycinate. Thanks for sharing what worked for you.
I love that supplement too and it helped me also. Thanks for sharing your experience
I’ve been using NAC for allergies. It helped me during a really bad cold.
What kind of allergies do you have? Food allergies?
Currently on day two of a whopper migraine.
I had been taking NAC daily, but haven’t been so good in the last week so this video remainder me to get back on track because I probably wouldn’t be suffering now had I been diligent.
Also realise I haven’t been taking a high enough dose. 1x600mg daily so I’m going to try two.
🙏
I am sorry to hear about your migraine, I hope it resolves soon! For me, NAC took about few weeks to get relief. But for on going-migraine I found these very useful: 600 mg magnesium, ginger extract or tea, peppermint essential oil roller, cold hat (migraine hat)
Thank you so much 🥰
@@PlanetRonnie ❤
GlyNac - Take 600mg NAC and 3/4 teaspoon of Glycine first thing in the morning with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, this will help increase absorption even further. Then 600mg again in the evening at least 2 hours after food. Even if the bottle says "with food", take it on an empty stomach, any isolated amino acid should be taken without food, otherwise absorption is negatively affected by other competing amino acids.
have you considered the possibility that this BS supplement does not work? Well, other than having you contribute to a $30 billion dollar industry it doesn't really do anything.
I am so happy for you. Headaches are awful! Wonderful video!
Thank you!
Excellent! Inka pronounces "cysteine" as my professors of nutrition (my university degree is in nutritional science) taught us to pronounce it, unlike just about anyone else on TH-cam! It's "SIS-tane," not "SIS-teen," to distinguish cysteine from the closely related but different amino acid cystine.
I’ve been taking it for over a couple of years now and always found it amazing
Thanks for sharing your experience
I've taken it sporadically for many years whenever I would drink alcohol, so as not to have any negative effects the next day. Very good for metabolizing alcohol and also good for the liver. Didn't know it had these other benefits, but good to hear. I might start taking it more regularly now.
Yes it works for reducing hangovers for some people due to boosting glutathione and helping the liver to detox from the acetaltehyde. Very good idea for use to use it when you take alcohol. I've understood it's the most effective taken BEFORE the alcohol intake, so that liver can focus on other things after alcohol intake.
Take before but not after alcohol. It can change to a pro-oxidant if take after alcohol. Wait 12 hours till the next day.
@@msr4455that's not true, you are mistaking it with taking it at the same time as drinking alcohol. If you wait at least 6 hours after drinking you will be fine.
Take 2000mg 45 minutes before you go out with a cup of coffee. The next day you'll be getting up energized believe it or not.
I used to get a very strong migraines then a study revealed that I have sleep apnea. After I started using a CPAP machine the migraines went away. NAC helps too with sleep apnea...
This is an extremely interesting experience to read of. Thank you for sharing.
Try the Carnivore diet!!! (Reports of sleep apnea going..and insomnia too..Also headache relief, as I recall..)
I'm allergic to beef 😢@@LB-rc3nt
Do you have hypomobility awaiting my results
I use NAC for my clients. I've used it to combat a number of symptoms. One I noticed over the years was all my clients hunger dramatically dropped.
Of course I used the combo of:
1) NAC
2) GLYCINE
3) GLUTAMINE
And Milk Thistle for some.
If you're suffering from asthma and mucus issues, I can't recommend a two to three week high dose of NAC & glycine enough. Basically three to four servings a day.
Hi Mr thanks for sharing :)
That's a great advice. Why Glutamine in the combo? I don't use it - I wonder if I should add.
I love milk thistle - works wonders for my liver health along with NAC.
@@iaminkaland
There are a few extra components to help regenerate glutathione or recycle within the body. One of those is L-glutamine. Glutamine is a very helpful gut healing supplement on its own and found in bone broth along with collagen. I personally use it a lot for autoimmune that effects the digestion or leaky gut. The list below, I use depending on the diagnosis from a doctor. For example: "Selenium" for specific thyroid issues however, people can become "selenium toxic." So I don't arbitrarily recommend all of the list below without further knowledge on overdose and side effects.
Other "regenerators" of glutathione besides NAC & glycine are:
1) Selenium
2) alpha lipoic acid
3) cordyceps extracts
4) gotu kola extract
5) milk thistle
6) L-glutamine
Use fish oil, Omega-3s (EPA DHA) for better absorption. Most people I deal with are already doing this so I don't have to worry about this.
I hope this all helps. Look to study on "glutathione regenerators" sometimes referred to as precursions or recyclers.
What is considered a high dose? Thanks... I take 200 mg a day.
@@Red1Moon200mg is a very low dose. My NAC capsules are 800mg each and the instructions suggest 2 is a serving. It's very safe to take more and the latest research Oxford study - with amazing results for older people- combined with glycine used a great deal more than that.
@@Red1Moon 200 mg of NAC is very low dose. I'd say anything over 3500 mg is heading towards high dose. However, high dose for a month can easily be 5-6000 mg a day. So yeah, 200 mg is hardly anything.
Glycine at a minimum is 3000 mg a day and I'd say save most of it for end of the day. So definitely dinner and around bed time. Glycine has a tendency to help with sleep, however dreems can be pretty wild. I had a stroke patients who couldn't remember the last time he dreamed, took glycine as if described and has what he calls amazing dreems. Dreems where he's no longer suffering from his stroke side effects. Again, 5-6000 mg shouldn't be anything to worry about.
Hope this helps
Yes, been taking iron and off for years. Just restarted. By the way, you’re quite beautiful and have a pleasant voice.
Thank you for the comment.
@@iaminkaland meant to say NAC. My autocorrect is hyper.
Haha I got it. And that's what I thought@@mark8337
Im on keto/carnivore from 2019. Just an advice. If you get NAC, which is fantastic and you have good amounts of anti oxidants already in the system due too good life habits, low carb, etc, it may act like a blood thinner. If you see you loose blood in your gums even if you brushing your teeth gently, then you need to stop NAC or other antioxidants for a while. This means you have enough antioxidants already in the system.
lol, sounds like a great program to be on, lmao.
Vitamin C helps gums
Form bleeding.
Many of us started taking NAC when the planned-demic came out so it boosts your immune system as well. So NAC along with Glycine, Quercetin and Zinc do wonders for the body. Good to know it helps migraines for those who suffer from that. I personally believe migraines are a suppression of pineal and pituitary glands activity which others might want to look into as well. Might want to look into decalcifying the pineal/pituitary glands with Nacent Iodine.
Hello great to hear your experience and thanks for the point of view on migraines - will look into that
How do you decalcify those two glands with N. Iodine?
@@sunnyday9688 Nacent iodine works on decalcifying the pineal/pituitary glands by putting it under the tongue. Can also take regular iodine in water and drink that if you have thyroid issues as well. Videos out there on all of it.
A combination of Vit D3, Vit K2 and magnesium (with a little B6) are a great way to detoxify calcium levels throughout the body and force them into the bones. Vit K2 is the key.
Many of us started taking NAC many years before the rise of nutters like yourself.
Try Copper to increase DAO enzyme production to digest histamines that causes migraines
Thanks to you and yt for reminding me to take my NAC.. ended up watching vid too. New sub 🍻. I bought the powder first. It’s super acidic. Was really messing up my stomach. Mixed with 4-6oz of OJ. Bought 4oz for 3 or 4 bucks cheaper than a similar amount in pill form. Mistake… buy the pills. Way way easier to just take a pill than to have to mix it in OJ. It’ll effect the taste of smoothies for sure. Might make it taste better from the tanginess but I wouldn’t do it. Hope it helps me!.. I take 10-20k iu a day of vitamin D as well as cmz. O, and got K as well but the pills I have are 600 mg and it seems like about 2x the dose I’d prefer. Live and learn..
Hello welcome Damon! :) I hated the powder as well haha. I'm only using the pills.
Thank you so much for sharing, I suffer from Trigeminal neuralgia, I guess is the same thing you're referring as migraine. I'll try this for sure and let you know! ♥
Trigeminal neuralgia and migraine are slighly different but both involve the trigeminal nerve activity that causes pain. Let me know how it goes :)
Thank you for the information and research you do. I will give this a try.
Thanks for the comment. Glad you found this helpful. Feel free to share later how it worked
I'm hoping this will help with my brain fog and lethargy/fatigue. Nothing else has.
Thanks for the video.
I hope so too!
I also have another video about brain fog, maybe that'll help too: th-cam.com/video/RRZnBRnVNro/w-d-xo.html
@@iaminkaland Thank you.
CBD oil under the tongue also helps with migraines/head aches. Works within three minutes
I've tried CBD, it doesn't work for me
nice that you did your own research and that it helped. I may start it soon.
I'm glad you have found something that helps your conditions yourself, there's an added sense of autonomy to it when that happens which is a definite positive bonus. I started taking NAC for asthma and especially for counteracting some of the effects of colds and flu on asthma. It's improved the both of these things, I can usually walk through viruses in a couple of days without them overly affecting my breathing. Can exercise more and recover faster which has many benefits and seem to have more energy generally. Stopped taking it for a week to see if there was side effects I was unaware of and I just missed the benefits.
Oh you're right, it's definitely a great feeling to be able to fix health issues on your own. Neurologists have been a great help as well, but of course, they can only prescribe medicine. Great to hear that NAC has helped with your asthma and flu symptoms. It's a good idea to stop it to see the side effects and also to test if it's actually working. Looks like you found your answer :) Thanks for the comment!
@@iaminkaland Thank you I already have a degree in Psychology.
@@jelkel25 nice :)
I occasionally take NAC for health, but for my migraines, I noticed Magnesium actually helps with those, and when I go too long without supplementing Magnesium the migraines can pop up.
Totally! me too!
Magnesium works on a level of the nerve cell. It binds to NMDA receptors, and it prevents nerve cells from firing too much. Which lowers "brain hyperexcitability". This prevents the risk of nerve cell "distress" (aka excitotoxicity)
Magnesium has been my no 1 migraine supplement for years along with NAC
On it for 6 months. Been taking it daily religiously .
Has done absolutely squat !
Thanks for sharing :) happy to hear
Thank you for all of the wonderful advice. I am now taking NAC. I have one request that you please move that microphone because it is covering your beautiful face. I am not a wierdo, just being honest.
Glad to hear it helped.
And thanks for the tip. I acknowledge that the mic is quite close to my mouth. It was the only way to get the audio to sound loud enough. I'm sure the distance between the mic and my mouth will correlate with my improving audio technical skills in future videos :D I'm definitely jumping into managing my own content production with the wrong degree.
In general Migraine attacks is related to an issue with the Neck and/or Trigeminal Nerve (injury due to dental workup or compressions of the nerve or atypical facial pain). NAC works by regulating the Inflammatory cytokine in the body and tissues (Pro-inflammatory cytokines trigger or heighten inflammation).
You might have an inflamed gallbladder if you're getting headaches that often. Bile salts, and fasting will help fix that.
In reading up on NAC a while back, I found that it was recommended to take a break from using it for a week or so every 8 weeks. Also, timing is important in relation to alcohol use. Taken at a certain amount of time before consuming alcohol has a beneficial and liver protective effect, but taken too close to having consumed alcohol could have negative impacts on liver health. Apparently, at one time NAC was referred to as a "hangover" preventive. Sorry, no references. You'll have to research it for yourselves.
As far as I've understood..
When it comes to taking NAC, there are a few different approaches.
Some people take NAC before drinking alcohol to boost the liver glutathione. Glutathione helps to break down the toxin that alcohol produces (acetaldehyde) and therefore it should already be made before alcohol enters the body.
On the other hand, some people take NAC the next day to counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by alcohol toxicity (i.e., hangover).
@J That's interesting to hear. Thanks for sharing the experience. What else do you use for Lyme disease?
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So just stop drinking alcohol. Alcohol is a poison.
I never saw the attraction of getting drunk. I live in Bloomington, Indiana. It's common to see university students in a grocery store, buying several bottles of alcohol, which is just sad. 😕
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@@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana you sound rather naive ,,,most people dont drink to get drunk
I need you for my hangover :D@@iaminkaland
Very interesting supplement. On the other hand, are you Estonian? Your accent remembers me Estonian women speaking English. With all respect, you are incredibly timeless beauty 😍
Thank you! I'm not Estonian but I live in Estonia. I'm a Finn.
Awesome video and so happy to hear it’s been helpful for your migraines! Several studies have shown that oral NAC supplements work best when taken with Glycine - commonly referred to as GlyNAC. A recent clinical trial in older adults found that GlyNac improved oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, insulin resistance, genotoxicity (dna damage), muscle strength, lean body mass and cognition (memory). As you mentioned, it’s widely available, very safe and we prescribe it in inpatient hospital settings for treatment of Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdoses which helps protect against liver damage. It’s has cured my asthma as well and best to continue taking NAC or GlyNAC supplements long term to retain all of these benefits.
Awesome comment, thanks for the science. I eat glycine 3-10g gay. I'm so glad to hear it cured you asthma - I was not aware of that use. I am still wondering if long-term use is safe or not due to the mucosa thinning effect so I will keep doing breaks as well. But so far so good :) Thanks for sharing your experience and the science of GlyNac for the community.
The 📓 noted before stage is vapid. It came and went
@@-blackcat-4749 yes
I've never heard of the term GlyNAC, but I have seen studies on Glycine and NAC taken together (2 separate supplements taken together). As I recall, the glycine was taken at 1000 mg per day, and the NAC was taken at 600 mg per day-- and it was found that glutathione levels were increased to a statistically significant degree-- though I do not recall the exact figure.
That was a 📇 typical experience. It was there
I just started taking NAC about 2 weeks ago. (I take 600mg twice a day) We'll see if it help with my A-Fib of the heart. My A-Fib comes and goes. It may last a few hrs up to 8 hrs. Usually a few times a week. Also I have COPD, NAC has helped with my breathing. I feel my lungs don't have to work as hard either.
Helps to clear the lungs too.
Decongestion, if my memory serves. And hence some thought it was good for covid, which caused blood clots and congestion of lungs. So why did the FDA suddenly ban it? Officially they said it was not to used "like a drug". But NAC has been on the market for almost 50 years. I don't buy that argument. It seems to me all options and alternatives were being taken away, pushing people towards the vaccines.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I’ve got a friend really sick and in recovery from pneumonia - I think I’ll recommend that he tries these.
That's true
I've been supplementing with NAC almost daily for years now and it has helped me so much in so many ways!
Thank you for the video and all the helpful comments. How long did you take NAC before you started to notice results or changes?
Hi there. I believe I started noticing changes in about 2 months of use :)
Thanks for the comprehensive overview and your experience! 👍
Interesting. I took NMN for the first time (under the tongue), and it cured me of my migraine complete with visual aura. Also it massively lifted up my mood. I've also purchased GlyNAC, and I'll give it a try.
wow thanks for sharing the experience. Yes NAC is definitely helped me a lot too. Glycino too. I hope they work for you well!
What is NMN?
@@wildcatwildcat7531 a form of vitamin b3 that's easily absorbed. It's necessary for the body's chemistry.
I have had several car accidents. Motorcycle accidents sports accidents and head injuries and neck injuries so a headache every day is a normal part of my life so I when my order comes in from Amazon I will be taking it and see what happens
I'm so sorry to hear this. Have you consulted a neuropsychologist and physiotherapist?
Would you suggest that NAC will be good to balance female hormones for 40+ y.o.f? Thanks for your time in making the video and sharing your experience 😊
Hi :) Unfortunately I don't know about hormone balancing effects of NAC. Thanks for the comment, interesting question indeed! And let me know if you learn something about it.
As far as I know Ashwagandha is the suplement to balance the hormone system
Thank you for sharing your experience with NAC and neurological knowledge. Please know that doctors are not trained or knowledgeable enough in Nutritional /Naturopathic Medicine.
For expert advice on supplements, always consult with a Qualified Nutritionist/Naturopathic Practitioner.
I have been taking 3g of NAC divided into 2 daily doses for longevity and to mitigate some of the effects of T2 Diabetes. I am in my 50s. See also Dr Bradley Stanfield videos for an in depth science based discussion on the benefits
Grea to hear. I will check the video :)
L glutathione is not recommended.. Take Glycine with NAC for production of natural levels of glutathione
Yes I also prefer NAC over glutathione. Thanks for the comment :)