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GlyNAC

Glycine + NAC combination for restoring age-related glutathione synthesis decline.

Aliases (3)
glycine + N-acetylcysteine · glycine NAC combination · Sekhar protocol
TYPICAL DOSE
100 mg/kg each of glycine + NAC daily (a 70-kg …
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Overview

What is GlyNAC?

Glycine + NAC combination for restoring age-related glutathione synthesis decline. Sekhar's RCTs show consistent improvements across 30+ aging biomarkers. Cheap, low-risk, mechanism-coherent. OPTIONAL-ADD especially in middle age or under oxidative stress.

What to Expect

  • Week 1
    Tolerability and dose-response.
  • Week 2-4
    Early effect window.
  • Week 4-8
    Peak benefit assessment.
  • Week 8+
    Cycle decision point.
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