search_input_label:

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), Acetylcysteine or Cysteine as a Cure for COPD

Posted By Jennifer Shipp | Mar 11, 2022

disclaimer

amazon_affiliate_statement

BEFORE YOU READ THIS ARTICLE...
Be sure to take a look at a few of our e-Books titles below that might pertain to your health search:

NAC as a Natural Cure for COPD

N-Acetylcysteine or NAC is an extremely potent lung tonic and in some cases, it may even be able to cure COPD, though NAC is usually recommended for use with the other treatments we discuss in this series (molecular hydrogen and supplemental oxygen, hypertonic saline and hyaluronic acid nebulization, dry halotherapy and chlorine dioxide). NAC, Acetylcysteine, and Cysteine are all related substances. Individuals who cannot obtain NAC may be able to find Acetylcysteine or Cysteine to use as alternatives to NAC. Patients with COPD can benefit a great deal from taking NAC as a natural supplement detoxifier to increase the flow of mucus and their ability to expel mucus from the lungs. Patients who are not taking corticosteroids are most likely to benefit from the use of NAC. Corticosteroids can reduce the benefits of NAC treatment.

Bluebonnet Nutrition L-Cysteine 500mg, Free-Form Amino Acid, Promotes Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher Certified, Vegan, White, 60 Vegetable Capsules

NAC, Acetylcysteine, and L-Cysteine are all powerful antioxidants and some scientists believe that in addition to its ability to thin mucus, it also works to heal the lungs by counteracting the effects of oxidants from cigarette smoke or other toxins and pathogens in the body. (For the sake of brevity, we'll refer to NAC, Acetylcysteine, and L-Cysteine as just "NAC" from here forward unless specifically noted). NAC is an anti-inflammatory that reduces swelling in the lungs and airways. Though conventional medicine does not offer any kind of therapy that can stop COPD from getting worse, NAC is a natural medicine that influences lung healing through several different pathways including the following:

  • NAC provides sulfhydryl groups that act as a precursor of reduced glutathione.
  • NAC functions as a reactive oxygen species scavenger to balance the redox status of lung cells and other cells in the body. 
  • By changing the redox status of cells, NAC can reduce airway inflammation in COPD.
  • NAC reduces the viscosity of sputum to clean the bronchioles and lung tissues.


NAC is a precursor to glutathione, a detoxifying substance in the body. Scientists who have tested these substances in COPD have found that patients who take NAC on a regular basis at higher doses (1000 to 6000 mg daily) have a reduction in COPD symptoms, fewer exacerbations of the disease, and a lesser risk of lung function decline.  Essentially, NAC reduces the symptoms of COPD and it heals the lungs over time by reducing inflammation in the airways. 

Acetylcysteine has also been studied by scientists as a cure for COPD and chronic bronchitis. It has the following effects on COPD patients:

  • Acetylcysteine reduces the viscosity of sputum.
  • It reduces the severity of coughing.
  • It reduces the number of bacteria found in the airways.
  • It reduces the severity and number of influenza-like episodes.
  • It reduces the number of exacerbations of the disease and the number of hospital admissions in COPD patients. 


In studies on Acetylcysteine, patients who were using inhaled corticosteroids did not experience the same benefits from taking Acetylcysteine as patients who were not using inhaled corticosteroids. Studies on NAC have yielded similar results in which patients who are using inhaled corticosteroids do not experience the same benefits as those who are not. In other words, if you wish to use NAC, Cysteine, or Acetylcysteine as a natural cure for COPD, it may be in your best interest to switch to molecular hydrogen inhalation as a way to reduce airway inflammation as opposed to using bronchodilators or other medicines that contain steroids or corticosteroids.

Take NAC, Acetylcysteine, or L-Cysteine at 1000 mg up to 3 times per day to improve symptoms of COPD. Or use Mucomyst Acetylcysteine for Nebulizing

NOW Foods L-Cysteine 500 mg, 100 Tablets (Pack of 2)

NAC and Chlorine Dioxide: How to Use These Medicines Together

One of the most important medicines that we recommend as a cure for COPD is chlorine dioxide solution. But NAC and chlorine dioxide work through opposite mechanisms of action. This can be a positive thing in that the use of NAC and chlorine dioxide allows the body to rebalance. But it’s important that doses of NAC and chlorine dioxide are properly spaced or else these two medicines can cancel out the beneficial effects of each other.

NAC has a half life between 5.6 and 6.25 hours. What this means is that after you take NAC, it takes about 6 hours for half of it to leave your body. In contrast, chlorine dioxide has an extremely short half-life of only about an hour. So if you want to get the best results from taking NAC and chlorine dioxide, timing is important. We recommend that you take NAC at bed-time, about 1 hour after your last dose of chlorine dioxide, giving NAC plenty of time to work without interfering with morning doses of chlorine dioxide. 

"The Textbook of Scientifically Proven, Holistic Cures for Chronic and Infectious Respiratory Disease" - BUY NOW!





https://alivenhealthy.com/2022/03/11/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-cure/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2022/03/11/chlorine-dioxide-and-dmso-as-a-cure-for-copd/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2022/03/13/natural-treatments-for-non-cystic-fibrosis-bronchiectasis/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2022/03/11/hypertonic-saline-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-treatment/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2022/03/11/molecular-hydrogen-therapy-with-supplemental-oxygen-as-a-copd-cure/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2021/09/27/how-to-quit-smoking-naturally-quit-nicotine-cold-turkey-without-suffering/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2022/03/02/natural-pulmonary-edema-cures/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2020/09/13/dimethylsulfoxide-dmso-basics-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-this-tree-medicine/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2021/10/27/reactive-oxygen-species-medicine-basic-overview/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2021/12/27/the-mms-starting-procedure-how-to-start-taking-mms1-and-mms2/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2014/05/06/healing-crisis/ https://alivenhealthy.com/2021/12/28/jim-humbles-protocol-1000-plus-mms1-protocol-with-dmso/

Resources:
Sheffner, A. L. et al. (1964). The in Vitro Reduction in Viscosity of Human Tracheobronchial Secretions by Acetylcysteine. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/arrd.1964.90.5.721?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed


Reas, H. W. (1964). The use of N-acetylcysteine in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022347664802894#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20N%2Dacetylcysteine%20in%20the%20treatment%20of%20cystic%20fibrosis%E2%80%A0&text=Inhalation%20of%20N%2Dacetylcysteine%20improves,the%20viscosity%20of%20tracheobronchial%20secretions

Cystic Fibrosis News Today (2013-2022). N-Acetylcysteine (NAC). Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://cysticfibrosisnewstoday.com/n-acetyl-cysteine-nac/


Dekhuijzen, P. N. R. (2006). Acetylcysteine in the treatment of severe COPD. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16796172/


Dekhuijzen, P. N. R., van Beurden, W. J. C. (2006). The role of N-acetylcysteine in the management of COPD. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2706612/#:~:text=In%20patients%20with%20COPD%2C%20treatment,patients%20not%20using%20inhaled%20corticosteroids

Qi, Q. et al. (2019). Effect of N-acetylcysteine on exacerbations of bronchiectasis (BENE): a randomized controlled trial. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6458826/


Schwalfenberg, G. K. (2021). N-Acetylcysteine: A Review of Clinical Usefulness (an Old Drug with New Tricks). Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8211525/


Cai, S. et al. (2009).Oral N-Acetylcysteine attenuates pulmonary emphysema and alveolar septal cell apoptosis in smoking-induced COPD in rats.  Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19341424/


Sadowska, A. M. (2006). Role of N-acetylcysteine in the management of COPD. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18044098/

Zuin, R. (2005). High Dose N–Acetylcysteine in Patients With Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Retrieved February 27, 2022 from https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/508001


You might be interested in these e-Books

Related Posts

FREE CANCER CURE CATALOG - VOLUME 1

After signing up, you'll receive an email containing a link to download your free e-Book. In the future, you'll receive occasional emails FROM US ONLY about topics related to health and self-care. We will not sell your email address. We will not share your email address. It's only for our use and you can opt-out any time simply by clicking a link at the bottom of the email.

We're currently giving away the first volume of The Cancer Cure Catalog, the first of a 4 volume reference set of scientifically proven cancer cures complete with a resource list of scientific articles and testimonials for each treatment listed.

Fill out the form below to receive your free e-Book!