Category Archives: N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)

L-Carnitine and N-acetyl-cysteine for Reproductive Health

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine and the closely related acetyl-L-carnitine are both important components of cellular respiration. In these roles they are required for the transport of fatty acids (actually acyl CoA) into the mitochondria in order to allow beta oxidation and energy release … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Anxiety, Borage (Echium amoenum), Curcumin, Depression, Folate, L-glycine, Milk Thistle, Mood, Myoinositol, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), Selenium, St John's Wort, Valerian, Vitamin B, Vitamin D, Zinc | Comments Off on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

When Free Radicals Are Good

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Free radicals are chemicals with unpaired electrons that are highly reactive. When present in the body they tend to react with cell components and the damage they cause can lead to disease if their reactivity is not controlled. Antioxidants are … Continue reading →

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