NaturaLife Labs N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) 1600 mg – 100 Capsules - Vegan, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free

(I am not a psychiatrist, this is just my own personal experience, results will vary) I have struggled with OCD for 10.5 years at least. It’s an on and off thing. The occasions where I have gotten on psychiatric medication to deal with this ailment, there were downsides that I did not enjoy dealing with, or it just didn’t work at all. Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft. None of it worked as promised. Earlier this year I was prescribed abilify. An anti psychotic medication as a standalone treatment for OCD. And while yes, did it essentially eradicate the illness, it also gave me a sleuth of side effects that were extremely unpleasant (some of which I am still dealing with post tapering, staying strong here) I heard about NAC being a potentially good “natural” alternative to OCD medication while doing extensive research. I am extremely skeptical of natural alternatives. Given how severe my subtype of OCD was, I did not have much hope that this supplement would stack up to what Abilify was capable of. This was the highest affordable dose I could find (and apparently for OCD, doses have to be in the upper thousands even three thousands to work even marginally) it’s been over a month since I have quit abilify. And 8 or so weeks since I have been on NAC, and so far, I have not had any reoccurring symptoms. Abilify has a half life of 72-75-ish hours so it’s been long gone from my system from when I last took it in late May. And yet, consistent use of NAC appears to be holding down the fort. I am not sure if I will stay on 1600mg forever, I do think it is worth increasing the dose at least for me. But as of right now, I haven’t done so. And it still seems to be working. I take both pills at the same time. But perhaps it is better to split the dose for less gastrointestinal distress. I do not believe that everyone’s experiences with NAC for OCD will be the same. This is just one personal anecdote. And even so, I still have a few weeks left of taking it to even see what the full benefits are if we’re going by the studies that have already been conducted, 8 weeks is just barely into the effectiveness window. But, so far so good from where I am standing. On the few occasions my mind does wonder into “potential” OCD territory, I don’t find that it really goes that far. And I quickly move on without any rumination or even desire to interact with the intrusive thought or the thought in general. Which for someone with a genetic predisposition for severe anxiety and OCD, this is HUGE. Definitely talk to your doctor or your psychiatrist before trying anything out because you never know if it’s even beneficial for you or just a waste of money. Because although NAC is working for me, it is still, at the end of the day, not a psychiatric medication with the same sledgehammer effect on your neurotransmitters. It is a natural supplement. Which means that: for some people like myself, it might work beautifully. For others it might not work at all. But from where I am standing, I am seeing a lot of promise. And perhaps you will too.

As a current smoker for 35 years, I’ve had long-term irritation, burning, and a wheezing sound when breathing. After taking NAC, those symptoms are gone. I can breathe much better now, and even my nasal congestion is gone.

I’m On my second bottle. I can tell when I’m not taking them now. Definitely helped my energy levels and my concentration

an excellent reasonably priced supplement

Works well

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I wasn't sure if this helped for a good while. Then I ran out, had drinks and felt like dirt. Rebought immediately and I can tell the difference when I drink. I also take milk thistle and tumeric with it.

Great price. Do they work? Anyone’s guess.