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While researchers dont yet understand exactly how NAC works to promote health, they do know that it helps your body make more glutathione, a potent antioxidant that helps to get rid of cell-damaging free radicals
That is, it loves to neutralize free radicals
46 Because glutathione is central to managing oxidative stress, maintaining healthy glutathione levels may indirectly support better sleep
As cells age, this process becomes less efficient, and the availability of cysteine, the primary building block, also decreases with age
What Are NAD+ And Glutathione Understanding The Cellular Powerhouses At the most basic level, NAD+ and glutathione are small molecules that keep cells alive, clean, and functioning under stress