it modulates the expression of over 4,000 human genes, including those responsible for inflammation control, DNA repair, collagen and elastin synthesis, antioxidant defense, and stem cell activity
Whenever possible, eat these foods raw or minimally heated, since heating and microwaving tend to destroy antioxidants
doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2006.11.044
But what exactly are they
Another thing to bear in mind is that some animal studies have cast doubt on NAC's ability to stimulate glutathione production and even called into question its overall safety
Alexander Weber, an orthopedic surgeon and chief of sports medicine at the University of Southern California who has published a review of the evidence