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The third most prescribed supplement is NAC or N-acetyl cysteine. You might recognize the word cysteine. It is an amino acid, a building block of protein. NAC helps to increase glutathione which is key for detoxing. We recommend NAC for type 2 diabetes, viral infections, and detox when the liver appears to be overwhelmed and liver enzymes are elevated like in fatty liver. This is also my #1 recommended before and after hangover helper.
Although this is the #3 supplement, it was close to being a tie with a few other supplements including B-complex, iron (Ferrofood by Standard Process, an iron supplement like no other), iodine, and fish oil. Get your levels checked. See what you need. Feel better.