It is supposed to enter the TCA cycle as acetyl coenzyme A (AcCoA) after the oxidative decarboxylation by pyruvate dehydrogenase in normal metabolic status [60], but it turns out to be priorly transferred into LA in cancer cells and then shuttled to adjacent cells or stroma [61]
I use NAC quite a bit in my patients with hypothyroidism and Hashimotos disease because it not only does the above, but it also protects the thyroid gland from damage due to inflammation
This peptide works on the vascular, cellular, and inflammatory levels to restore damaged tissue from the inside out
It's a testament to how modern skincare can embrace nature's offerings to deliver results that are both effective and nurturing
But not everyone likes the idea
Easiest way to combat this deficiency is to enrich your daily diet with Vitamin B12, which is found in meat, fish and dairy foods