An RCT in patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy found that NAC (1,200 mg/day) significantly reduced nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity without reducing antitumor efficacy (Riga et al., Am J Clin Oncol, 2013) [77]
For long-term use, it is especially important to have medical oversight and guidance
Final thoughts While there are very few calories in asparagus nutrition, there are lots of essential nutrients, including vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, copper and B vitamins, in addition to antioxidants and certain amino acids
PMID 41901314 "Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide-6 (GHRP-6) Ameliorates Post-Infarct Ventricular Remodeling and Systolic Dysfunction in a Model of Permanent Coronary Ligation" (2026)
Assay: Glutathione in rat liver tissue
It helps white blood cells (like T-cells and natural killer cells ) perform their protective duties more effectively