Thanks I'm looking in to it.
L-CYSTEINE is an amino acid
Protein is made up of 22 amino acids

Acetylation of the N-terminal alpha-amine of proteins is a widespread modification in eukaryotes. Forty to fifty percent of yeast proteins, and 80-90% of human proteins are modified in this manner, and the pattern of modification is found to be conserved throughout evolution.

http://www.liversupport.com/wordpress/2010/10/n-acetyl-cysteine-treats-acute-liver-failure/?eml=lshn61

http://www.advance-health.com/nacetylcysteine.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylation

i've been taking it for about 9 months now. have no idea what it's helping or not? how would you know?

This Research & Treatment News update gives you highlights from the latest articles posted to Hepatitis-Central.com for patients and their families, caregivers and health professionals. With new information being published regularly, we want you to have the latest news on treatments, clinical trials, social issues and important breakthroughs.

Hepatitis C: Eight Tips for the Cold and Flu Season

By combining three immune strengthening approaches along with five natural ways to ease cold and flu symptoms, discover how those with Hepatitis C can safely get through this years cold and flu season. Read more.

29 Potentially Toxic Drugs for Hepatitis C

Since having Hepatitis C can increase ones sensitivity to a toxic drug interaction, those with the virus must become their own health advocate. Read more.

Achillion Kicks Off Dosing Trial for Hepatitis C Drug

As Phase II trials to determine a dosing schedule for ACH-1625 begin, Achillion gets closer to a safe and tolerable medication for suppressing the Hepatitis C virus. Read more.

Arthritis Advice for Those With Hepatitis C

Learn about hot and cold therapy, a viable alternative to arthritis medications, and why it is a much safer option for those with Hepatitis C. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

The following five strategies can help reduce the severity and length of a cold or flu without posing any risks to a liver with Hepatitis C. Which strategy do you use most often?

Taking vitamin c to help ward off illness.
Gargling with salt water to ease throat pain and inflammation.
Breathing in steam to keep mucous membranes moist and break up congestion.
Taking zinc to increase the production of disease-fighting white blood cells.
Supplementing with N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) to help the liver breakdown hazardous compounds.
All of the Above.
None of the Above.

VISIT the Cold and Flu poll today.

We asked, you responded:

Besides satisfying in-between meal hunger, people with chronic hepatitis have four additional reasons to snack healthfully, including nausea relief and boosting energy. Of the healthy snacks below, which do you eat MOST often?

14%: Blanched Vegetables
15%: Popcorn
15%: Sandwich or Wrap
9%: Smoothie
13%: Trail Mix
19%: All of the Above
15%: None of the Above

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