{"product_id":"natural-factors-nac-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-1000-mg-180-tablets","title":"Natural Factors NAC N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 1000 mg (180 Tablets)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the large bottle of Natural Factors NAC 1000 mg: 180 tablets, each holding a full gram of N-acetyl-L-cysteine. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine acts as an antioxidant, by protecting against free radical damage, for the maintenance of good health in individuals under oxidative stress. At one tablet a day, the bottle covers roughly six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Natural Factors NAC 1000 mg is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80122276. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supportive therapy in the treatment of inflammation of the respiratory system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to relieve symptoms of chronic bronchitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is inside each tablet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN-acetyl-L-cysteine, or NAC, is the amino acid L-cysteine carrying an extra acetyl group. The label calls it a free form amino acid, meaning it is supplied on its own and not bound into a protein. Cysteine is a sulphur-containing amino acid, and it is one of the three building blocks of glutathione, along with glycine and glutamic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains 1,000 mg of N-acetyl-L-cysteine as the single medicinal ingredient. The non-medicinal ingredients hold the tablet together and coat it: microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, hydroxypropylcellulose, carbohydrate gum, glycerin, silica, stearic acid and magnesium stearate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing between Natural Factors NAC products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors makes NAC in three strengths at Vitasave. Here is how they line up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNAC per unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAC 1000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 (this one) or 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 or 180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90 and 180 counts of NAC 1000 mg share one tablet and one licence. The larger count simply means fewer reorders. Pick a capsule strength if you want a smaller amount per unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label dose for adults 18 and over is 1 tablet a day. Do not use it if you are taking antibiotics or nitroglycerin. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have kidney stones or cystinuria, consult a health care practitioner before you start. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who already take NAC daily and want a single gram in one tablet, with a supply that lasts half a year. Anyone trying NAC for the first time may prefer the 90-tablet bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Factors NAC 1000 mg 180 Tablets FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many days does the 180-tablet bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 180 days, or six months, at 1 tablet a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same tablet as the 90-count bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both bottles hold the same 1,000 mg tablet under NPN 80122276. Only the count differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does free form amino acid mean on the label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAC is supplied as a single amino acid, not as part of a protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain anything other than NAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the tablet ingredients listed above. NAC is the only medicinal ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nac-n-acetyl-cysteine\"\u003eNAC range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361094271079,"sku":"NF02879","price":42.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/2879-9_N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine_HGR400W_E.png?v=1794263464","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-nac-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-1000-mg-180-tablets","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}