N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
amino_acidAntioxidant supplement; extends lifespan in some animal models
Biological Mechanisms
How N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine works at a cellular level.
- PromotesModulates peroxynitrite to protect dopamine-producing brain cells
Compounds which may play a role include promotion of hydrogen sulfide (taurine, N-acetylcysteine) to modulate peroxynitrite through nutritional factors.
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity