NAC reduces COPD flare-ups and makes breathing easier

A “Knack” for Helping COPD Patients BREATHE Easier

Drinking through a straw is one thing…

But BREATHING through one?

That’s what it can feel like if you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

This lung disease can make you cough… wheeze… and turn each of the 25,000 breaths you take each day into an uphill battle…

But research shows a natural powerhouse can plunge the severity of COPD flare-ups…

And help make the simple act of breathing… SIMPLE, once again.

Taking Your Breath Away

Many folks believe that COPD is a single disease…

But those must be the lucky folks who don’t have it.

See, COPD is actually the umbrella term for several progressive lung diseases that can turn inhaling and exhaling into a life-or-death struggle.

One of these diseases is chronic bronchitis, which occurs when oxidative damage and inflammation in your lungs swells and constricts mucous membranes.

That chronic inflammation narrows and blocks your airways, causing shortness of breath, wheezing, and a nearly constant “wet,” mucus-producing cough.

Luckily, there’s something that has a “knack” for knocking out these symptoms – NAC.

NAC (N-acetylcysteine) is a potent antioxidant that helps WIPE OUT oxidation and inflammation by neutralizing free radicals that damage tissues and cells.

It also has a special trick up its sleeve – it’s a building block of glutathione, the “master antioxidant,” meaning it replenishes the most powerful antioxidant in your body.

And boy, can that help you breathe better.

One study found that 600 mg of NAC per day boosted forced expiratory flow – a key measurement of lung function – up to a whopping 75 percent in chronic bronchitis patients.

And a meta-analysis found that 600 mg of NAC per day reduced the severity and frequency of flare-ups in patients WITH chronic COPD – but WITHOUT airway obstruction.

If their airways WERE blocked, however, upping the daily dosage to 1,200 mg still helped.

NAC Can Help

Friend, respiratory diseases can make everyday activities – like meeting a friend… taking a walk… or even getting out of bed – feel like climbing Mt. Everest.

But while NAC may not turn you into a mountain climber, it CAN make breathing a whole lot easier… helping you enjoy life once again.

In fact, NAC has been a force for better breathing since 1960, when it was used as a mucolytic (a mucus-buster) in cystic fibrosis patients – and later, those with COPD.

In the decades since, NAC has earned a reputation for safety, affordability, and effectiveness.

And it could help YOU, too.

The recommended dose is 600 to 1,200 mg per day, found in numerous studies to reduce chronic bronchitis flare-ups and relieve breathing woes.

But speak to your doctor before starting NAC – especially if you use an inhaler or take any other COPD medications.

P.S. Chronic lung disease can make you feel like you’re starving for air. But my very own Lung Protocol: Better Ways to Boost Lung Health is loaded with effective drug-free treatments that can reverse COPD and help you breathe easier. Click here to learn more about this invaluable online learning tool.

Source:

“What are the Health Benefits of NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)?” Healthline, May 15, 2023. (healthline.com/nutrition/nac-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2)