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NutriScience Innovations N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine USP

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) is the acetylated form of L-Cysteine, which is a conditionally essential amino acid - one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids, the others being Taurine (which can be produced from L-Cysteine) and L-Methionine (from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body by a multi-step process).

Ingredient Name: N-acetyl-L-cysteine

Functions: Amino Acid, Supplement

Labeling Claims: Kosher, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
Protein Type
Amino Acids
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Amino Acid
Food Ingredients Functions
Amino Acid,
Supplement
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Amino Acid,
Supplement
Food Additive Number
E 920, INS 920
Technologies
Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Proteins & Amino Acids,
Supplements & Functional Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Functional Ingredients,
Proteins & Amino Acids
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
Amino Acids & Proteins

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)
Improves Bone Health,
Joint Support
Labeling Claims
Kosher,
Non-GMO
Food Ingredients Features
Antioxidant Properties,
Detoxifying,
Improved Bone Health,
Improves Muscle Mass,
Stimulates Immune System,
Supports Healthy Joints
Product Highlights
  • L-Cysteine helps synthesize glutathione, the body’s most important intracellular antioxidant and a vital detoxifier.
  • Through its metabolic contribution to glutathione production, cysteine participates in the general antioxidant activities of the body.
  • Through its role as a modulator of the glutamatergic system, cysteine influences the reward-reinforcement pathway.
  • NAC is free radical-scavenging agent, and is very efficiently absorbed, and has been shown to protect cells directly and support the immune system.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition
Applications
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications
Dietary Supplements
Applications
  • Dietary supplements
  • Animal health

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Kosher,
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)