N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) for COVID-19

Many medical articles have discussed the potential use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC)’s anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties for COVID-19. [1][2][3]. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is an FDA-approved drug and the precursor of glutathione, one of the body’s primary antioxidants. NAC is used in acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning and is an effective mucolytic, especially in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary…