Supplements are substances that can enhance your health and well-being, but they cannot replace a healthy lifestyle. However, some supplements have scientific evidence supporting their benefits and safety. In this blog post, we will discuss these supplements and how they can contribute to your longevity goals.

Remember, your health is precious, and professional guidance is essential when considering supplements! 🌿🌟

Nac + Glycine

NAC supplement

NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and glycine are two amino acids intricately involved in the synthesis of glutathione, a potent antioxidant that shields your cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. Glutathione also plays a crucial role in detoxifying your liver by combating toxins like alcohol, drugs, and environmental pollutants. Unfortunately, as you age, your glutathione levels naturally decline, rendering you more susceptible to oxidative damage and chronic diseases. Nac is, in fact, often suggested primarily for people over 40.

Taking NAC + glycine supplements (also called “glyNAC“) can boost your glutathione production and enhance your antioxidant defense system.

Glutathione is the most important antioxidant in our body.

    Scientific studies have demonstrated that these supplements can:

    1. Increase glutathione levels in both blood and tissues.
    2. Reduce oxidative stress markers and improve the immune system.
    3. Helps detoxicate the body, thus preventing or diminishing kidney and liver damage
    4. Helps diminishing the effects of addiction (like drug abuse) and compulsive behaviour (like biting your nails)
    5. Reduce the symptoms of severe respiratory infections, like Covid
    6. Helps reduce brain cell oxidative damage associated with aging
    7. Can boost brain health and help preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
    8. Decrease inflammation in fat cells, one of the main causes of food cravings and obesity 

    Bridging the Gap Between Ancestral and Modern Diets

    Food sources of NAC are meat, fish, milk and cheese, even legumes. But no food sources are particulalry rich in it. When I choose a supplement, I usually prefer substances that were naturally abundant in our ancestors’ diet but are quite scarce in ours. So, choosing NAC as a supplement may actually contradict this philosophy, and I’m aware of that. But there’s a caveat. It’s true that the diet of our ancestor was not richer in this substance than the contemporary one is, but their lifestyle, as well as that of centenarians in the Blue Zones, was much more “glutathione friendly” than the contemporary one. It was rich in whole foods and physical activity, which likely contributed and continues to contribute to optimal glutathione production and overall health. Key components of this lifestyle include:

    • Regular physical activity
    • Effective stress management
    • Diets rich in nutrients, featuring vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, seeds, collagen, and moderate amounts of lean meat or fish
    • Fasted workouts, which involve light physical activity during periods of fasting and are great for activating autophagy and lowering stress levels
    • Synchronized sleep and wake cycles, aligning with natural light, promoting early rising and early bedtime

    As our contemporary lifestyle often lacks one or more of these aspects, it may make sense to help our body in other ways, provided these methods are safe and proven by science.

    Note about collagen and glycine

    Collagen is naturally abundant in glycine. If you’re already taking collagen peptides, you might consider supplementing only with NAC, and not glycine.

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    Esclusione di responsabilità

    Consulta un professionista della salute prima di apportare modifiche significative alla tua dieta, alla tua routine di esercizio fisico o al tuo regime di integratori. Le informazioni fornite in questo blog hanno lo scopo di trasmettere le ultime scoperte della ricerca scientifica in modo accessibile. Tuttavia, non sostituiscono il parere di un medico professionista. Tieni conto delle tue condizioni di salute e consulta un operatore sanitario qualificato per assicurarti che le decisioni che prenderai siano sicure e adeguate alle tue specifiche esigenze di salute. In definitiva, sei responsabile della tua salute e del tuo benessere.