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Good antiox/ ineffective lean muscle builder
Quite seriously, NAC is one of the most important antioxidants for athletes—the benefits are numerous and the research rich. Its effect on muscle trauma caused by lifting weights or intense cardio training is exciting. A close second (and an occasional first) in importance would be its role in detoxifying the body and helping keep the liver in "like-new" condition. Its anti-aging benefits and ability to aid in joint health are great value add-ons.
But to answer your main question, it does nothing for increasing muscle mass, besides possibly reducing muscle wasting.
Optimal levels are dependent on many variables, including amount of exercise and other specific situations when its ability to protect liver health may be important. Some reports have indicated the upper limit for effective NAC supplementation is 2,000 mg daily.
Quite seriously, NAC is one of the most important antioxidants for athletes—the benefits are numerous and the research rich. Its effect on muscle trauma caused by lifting weights or intense cardio training is exciting. A close second (and an occasional first) in importance would be its role in detoxifying the body and helping keep the liver in "like-new" condition. Its anti-aging benefits and ability to aid in joint health are great value add-ons.
But to answer your main question, it does nothing for increasing muscle mass, besides possibly reducing muscle wasting.
Optimal levels are dependent on many variables, including amount of exercise and other specific situations when its ability to protect liver health may be important. Some reports have indicated the upper limit for effective NAC supplementation is 2,000 mg daily.
riskybizz007
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I gave it a try after reading an article written on it on the ast-research website. Found out for muscle growth purposes I could use ALA and have the same effect, so I just stuck to the ALA.
Amounts/ Timing
Amount: NAC is commonly found in 500-mg capsules with daily supplement levels ranging from 1 to 3 capsules daily.
Optimal levels are dependent on many variables, including amount of exercise and other specific situations when its ability to protect liver health may be important (like when you're going to drink a few alcoholic beverages—not that anyone is endorsing that).
I mentioned this earlier, but some reports have indicated the upper limit for effective NAC supplementation is 2,000 mg daily. Amounts greater than this are not considered beneficial to use for extended periods.
Timing: NAC may be taken effectively with meals. There may be added benefits from taking NAC with other antioxidants, including Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
Amount: NAC is commonly found in 500-mg capsules with daily supplement levels ranging from 1 to 3 capsules daily.
Optimal levels are dependent on many variables, including amount of exercise and other specific situations when its ability to protect liver health may be important (like when you're going to drink a few alcoholic beverages—not that anyone is endorsing that).
I mentioned this earlier, but some reports have indicated the upper limit for effective NAC supplementation is 2,000 mg daily. Amounts greater than this are not considered beneficial to use for extended periods.
Timing: NAC may be taken effectively with meals. There may be added benefits from taking NAC with other antioxidants, including Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
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