The bizarre COVID side effect no one is talking about

AJ+ ^ | 8/7/21 | AJ+

[glimmerman70]

I agree, people would ask me how it felt and the only way I could explain it was the symptoms felt artificial or engineered. Was a real stuffy nose but afrin nose spray cleared it right up. There was no achy body but felt like I had stayed up for 2 days straight. Slept it off for about 5 days. Had a slight cough. Guessing I had no real underlying conditions for it to react to.

Usually if I catch a cold I feel like I am dying for a couple of days then start feeling better.

[Ladysforest]

oh wow! You are lucky! We were both VERY ill, both times. I won’t go into it, because I think I’ve detailed it on FR before - but we got hammered.

[glimmerman70]

Yes we were. Have you been antibody tested yet. We both got tested and came back negative for the antibodies. We both have autoimmune disorders so that maybe why. We are having friends getting covid now and some are getting really sick from it. Glad you guys are better and have it behind you. Surely you can’t catch it a 3rd time.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

You expressed interest in NAC on this post. I found the MedCram lectures on NAC by Dr. Roger Seheult to be most informative and illuminating. He gets into the molecular organic chemistry which can be daunting and hard to understand if you aren't trained in that area. But he incorporates a lot of higher-level information as well as a lot of research citation summaries. If you had any inorganic chemistry, it is largely understandable. He is an excellent instructor and his videos are very professional...

Coronavirus Update 59: Dr. Roger Seheult's Daily Regimen (Vitamin D, C, Zinc, Quercetin, NAC), April 21, 2020.

Coronavirus Pandemic Update 69: "NAC" Supplementation and COVID-19 (N-Acetylcysteine), May 11, 2020.

Coronavirus Update 114: COVID 19 Death Rate Drops; NAC (N acetylcysteine) Data, Oct 22, 2020.

Coronavirus Update 111: Masks; New Vitamin D Data and COVID 19; n acetylcysteine (NAC), Oct 9, 2020.

If You Get COVID 19: Optimize Immune System (Vitamin D, Monoclonal Antibodies, NAC, Quercetin etc.), January 2, 2021.

[Jamestown1630]

Thank you, I will save this. I took it for a while because it’s supposed to be good for respiratory issues. But the one I was using upset my stomach.

[saintgermaine]

Thank you very much for the information. I have been pushing a very similar info for a long time as you may have noticed. Not only that, but I also been taking NAC probably for the past eleven to twelve years ever since the H-1 N-1 virus came on the scene and I had excellent luck with. Amongst others it also appears to minimize colds. One thought which I like to pass along is that NAC always should be taken with at least two to three times as much vitamin C. It is explained in one of the paragraphs.

Thanks again and stay healthy and well.

N-Acetyl Cysteine

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a metabolite of the sulfur-containing amino acid, Cysteine. Cysteine is found in high protein foods, N-Acetyl Cysteine is not. N-Acetyl Cysteine is produced within the human body. Cysteine plays a role in the sulfation cycle, acting as a sulfur donor in phase II detoxification and as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Cysteine also helps synthesize glutathione, one of the body’s most important natural antioxidants and detoxifiers. N-Acetyl-Cysteine is the acetylated form of L-Cysteine.

N-Acetyl Cysteine increases Glutathione Levels
N-Acetyl Cysteine is rapidly metabolized to intracellular glutathione. Glutathione acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. Glutathione also detoxifies chemicals into less harmful compounds. N-Acetyl Cysteine also protects the body from acetaminophen toxicity and is used in hospitals for patients with acetaminophen poisoning. It has also been shown to be effective at treating liver failure from other causes as well.

N-Acetyl Cysteine Chelates Heavy Metals
Heavy metals like lead, mercury and arsenic are detoxified and removed from the body by N-Acetyl Cysteine . It also increases the excretion of zinc and other essential minerals when taken over an extended period. It is therefore necessary to supplement zinc, copper and other trace minerals when taking N-Acetyl Cysteine.

N-Acetyl Cysteine and the Immune System
Glutathione is known to aid in the transport of nutrients to lymphocytes and phagocytes, two major classes of immune cells, and to protect cell membranes. While purified glutathione is available as a dietary supplement, absorption is low, and N-Acetyl Cysteine is thought to be a better method of boosting cellular glutathione levels. N-Acetyl Cysteine is being investigated as a treatment for AIDS.

N-Acetyl Cysteine Breaks up Mucus
N-Acetyl Cysteine cleaves disulfide bonds by converting them to two sulfhydryl groups. This action results in the breakup of mucoproteins in lung mucus, reducing their chain lengths and thinning the mucus, improving conditions such as bronchitis and flu. Double-blind research has found that N-Acetyl Cysteine supplements improved symptoms and prevented recurrences in people with chronic bronchitis. N-Acetyl Cysteine at a dosage of 1,200 mg per day helps to prevent Influenza infection, reduces the symptoms of existing Influenza infection and reduces the duration of Influenza infections.

N-Acetyl Cysteine and Cancer
N-Acetyl CysteineN-Acetyl Cysteine has been shown to reduce the proliferation of certain cells lining the colon and may reduce the risk of colon cancer in people with recurrent polyps in the colon. Its action as an antioxidant and a glutathione precursor may also contribute to a protective effect against cancer.

N-Acetyl Cysteine Cautions
When taking N-acetyl cysteine it is recommended that two to three times as much vitamin C be taken at the same time. Failure to do so may result in more harm than good from taking this product because of the prolonged presence of the oxidized form of L-Cysteine. The vitamin C also helps keep the glutathione that is produced from the Cysteine in its reduced form so that it can continue acting as an antioxidant.

N-Acetyl Cysteine Dosage
Typical dosage recommendations are in the range of 250-1500mg of NAC daily for the majority of therapeutic benefits.

N-Acetyl Cysteine Safety
NAC is considered safe for consumption in its therapeutic dosage ranges. Individual reactions may vary and anyone experiencing adverse symptoms while taking N-Acetyl Cysteine should discontinue it.

Where to Get N-Acetyl Cysteine
Available from Pure Bulk vitamins