Sisu NAC 600 mg (120 VCaps)

Sisu NAC 600 mg holds 600 mg of N-acetyl-L-cysteine in each vegetarian capsule, with 120 capsules per bottle. NAC is the acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine, and Sisu sells it as a single-ingredient, non-GMO capsule. To help relieve symptoms of chronic bronchitis.

What Sisu NAC 600 mg is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80004844. The licence also lists:

• To help reduce symptoms of respiratory infection and support the immune system for those over 65 or suffering from chronic degenerative diseases.
• Provides antioxidants.

What is in it

Each capsule contains one medicinal ingredient, N-acetyl-L-cysteine at 600 mg. The other ingredients are vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and maltodextrin, and the capsule shell is hypromellose, so the product is suitable for vegetarians. The label states it contains no dairy, peanuts or tree nuts.

NAC has a natural sulphur smell, so a faint odour when you open the bottle is normal and comes from the ingredient itself.

How it compares

NAC is sold at several strengths, from 500 mg to 1000 mg per capsule. At 600 mg, this Sisu capsule lets an adult take 600 mg or 1200 mg a day by choosing one or two capsules. The 120-count bottle is one of the larger sizes on the shelf: it lasts 120 days at one capsule a day or 60 days at two. Some other NAC products add selenium or molybdenum; this one is NAC alone.

How to take it

Adults take 1 to 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Adults over 65 take 2 capsules daily. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have kidney stones. The label states: "Do not use this product if you are taking antibiotics or nitroglycerin." The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits adults looking for a plain NAC capsule at a mid-range strength, with the flexibility to take one or two a day. It is a good match for adults over 65, whose licensed dose is two capsules daily, and for anyone who wants a vegetarian capsule without added minerals. People on antibiotics or nitroglycerin should choose something else.

Sisu NAC 600 mg FAQ

How many capsules should I take?

Adults take 1 to 2 capsules a day. Adults over 65 take 2 capsules a day.

Why does the bottle smell?

NAC contains sulphur, which has a natural odour. It is normal for this ingredient.

Is it vegetarian?

Yes. The capsule is hypromellose, a plant-based shell, and the other ingredients are vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and maltodextrin.

How long does a bottle last?

The bottle holds 120 capsules: 120 days at one a day, or 60 days at two a day.

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