N-acetylcysteine
What is it?
N-acetylcysteine is the essential amino acid acetylated L-cysteine. It is a specific micronutrient that contains a sulfur group in its structure.
N-ACETYLCYSTEINE SUPPLEMENTATION
N-acetylcysteine is supplemented as N-acetylcysteine or as cysteine. The acetylated form provides better bioavailability.
REFERENCE VALUES
There are no harmonized maximum intake levels for it as a dietary supplement at the European level.
FOODS WITH N-ACETYLCYSTEINE
Cysteine is found in most high-protein foods such as animal sources (pork, beef, chicken, turkey, duck, eggs, milk, etc.). It can also be found in plants of the Allium genus such as garlic, onion or leek.
