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Today is fifth day using the inhaled Glutathione,
Slowly I am feeling better, I have cut down my oxygen lpm level from 5
to 4 setting. definitely feeling better, Most noticeable in the mornings.
I do not believe this to be a placebo affect, as I have lowered my oxygen
use and no more wheeze in the morning. I am using the bow flex more now without running out of breath so fast.
Also I have noticed I am standing up a little straighter.
I hope I will continue to improve and maybe this will help others.
Time will tell.
Slowly I am feeling better, I have cut down my oxygen lpm level from 5
to 4 setting. definitely feeling better, Most noticeable in the mornings.
I do not believe this to be a placebo affect, as I have lowered my oxygen
use and no more wheeze in the morning. I am using the bow flex more now without running out of breath so fast.
Also I have noticed I am standing up a little straighter.
I hope I will continue to improve and maybe this will help others.
Time will tell.
Curt
I have been taking NAC for years - I think others here have also. It helps the body to replenish glutathione, however, it is taken orally and not inhaled. I have had no side effects and found it helpful. I wish you good results with your undertaking.
N-Acetylcysteine--a safe antidote for cysteine/glutathione deficiency.
Atkuri KR, Mantovani JJ, Herzenberg LA, Herzenberg LA.
Source
Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, Stanford University, B007 Beckman Center, 279 Campus Drive, Stanford University, CA 94305-5318, United States. atkuri@stanford.edu
Abstract
Glutathione (GSH) deficiency is associated with numerous pathological conditions. Administration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a cysteine prodrug, replenishes intracellular GSH levels. NAC, best known for its ability to counter acetaminophen toxicity, is a safe, well-tolerated antidote for cysteine/GSH deficiency. NAC has been used successfully to treat GSH deficiency in a wide range of infections, genetic defects and metabolic disorders, including HIV infection and COPD. Over two-thirds of 46 placebo-controlled clinical trials with orally administered NAC have indicated beneficial effects of NAC measured either as trial endpoints or as general measures of improvement in quality of life and well-being of the patient
Curt you don't need a prescript,
I bought mine online, glutathione plus has sodium carbonate and is made for the nebulizer and needs no prescription.
you break open the capsules and mix with 1 teaspoon of water.
I' m doing 200 mg 3 times a day. ( 3 caps )
Keeping my fingers crossed.....