
RARITYARare
NAC
N-acetylcysteine
A sulfur compound used for glutathione support and thick mucus.
NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a form of the amino acid cysteine and a direct building block for glutathione, one of the body's main antioxidants. It is a genuine hospital medicine — the standard antidote for paracetamol overdose and a long-used mucus-thinner for chronic lung conditions — now also sold as a supplement and studied for mental health.
Value Ratio
8.0/10
Efficiency
8.0/10
Necessity
6.5/10
Absorption
7.5/10
Risk
3.5/10
Recommended FormNAC capsules
Best TakenWith food
ImportanceHigh
DifficultyIntermediate
Last updated: July 18, 2026