GlyNAC (Glycine & N-Acetylcysteine)

What is GlyNAC?

GlyNAC consists of the two molecules glycine and N-acetyl-cysteine. Together, they form an effective precursor complex for glutathione - the most important antioxidant in the human body.

Glutathione is found in almost all cells of our body, where it acts as a kind of guardian and fire brigade. The biochemical processes in our cells produce free radicals, which can cause damage in excess. Glutathione neutralizes these radicals using electrons. In addition, glutathione can regenerate other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E. Another important task of the molecule is detoxification, by making toxic substances water-soluble. Put simply, glutathione is one of our most important helpers in keeping our cells healthy.

Function

An important mechanism of GlyNAC is to increase the level of glutathione in the body. Why can't you take glutathione directly?

Our body regulates the required amount of glutathione for each cell individually, and this is enormously important. Too much oxidative stress is harmful to our cells - but too little is also not good. Our immune cells need free radicals to fend off pathogens. If we were to uncontrollably add glutathione to our body, this delicate balance would be disturbed.

The situation is different with GlyNAC. By supplementing the precursors, our body can individually regulate the required amount of glutathione. Put simply, if a cell doesn't need glutathione, it takes the NAC instead.