Liver Protection with NAC and Choline

Supplements for liver repair and protection

NAC is a supplemental form of an amino acid L-cysteine. It is a strong factor in replenishing glutathione, one of the most powerful antioxidants produced by the body which is key in various types of recovery. NAC can be used to stop liver damage from alcohol and even treat acetaminophen overdoses.

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NAC aids the liver with toxicity primarily by indirect means. When the liver experiences toxicity, its glutathione is depleted. The liver’s capacity to filter toxins is also dependent on glutathione. The molecule can be composed from multiple metabolic pathways using different amino acids. NAC is used in particularly powerful and efficient metabolic processing. This makes it one of the most highly preferred options for supplementing glutathione and liver health.

Choline can be found in eggs, liver, and cauliflower. It is also present in significant amounts in lacto-fermented foods like olives, yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut. It helps solubilize bile salts necessary and also generate methyl groups contributing to critical processes for digestion and DNA synthesis. It is also key in producing a phospholipid needed to transport fat out of the liver. Without enough choline, fat removal is impossible and fat deposits begin to grow in the liver. For help with hemorrhoids, choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid has been found to improve vein health.