Consuming alcoholic beverages results in the generation of free radicals. People who drink a lot of alcohol often suffer because of massive free radical-induced cellular damage. Alcohol-induced free radical assault can wreak short-term havoc throughout the body, and these same damaging free radicals are associated with accelerated aging. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been associated with acute ethanol-induced liver damage.

A study published in the journal Artery confirmed a specific toxic metabolite of alcohol (acetaldehyde) and identified an antidote (N-acetyl-L-cysteine): “All known pathways of ethanol metabolism result in the production of acetaldehyde, a highly reactive compound. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), an analogue of the dietary amino acid cysteine, binds acetaldehyde, thus blocking its damaging effect on physiological proteins.”82 NAC is a glutathione precursor and direct antioxidant. Co-administration of NAC helps to inhibit acute ethanol-induced liver damage via counteracting ethanol-induced oxidative stress.

Brand

Life Extension

Allergen Information

Non GMO

Size

60 Capsules

Ingredients

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl)
Zinc (as zinc oxide)
Selenium (as sodium selenite)
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
Glutathione (reduced)
Benfotiamine

Directions

Take one (1) capsule with each alcoholic beverage, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. A maximum of six capsules per day. If no capsules are taken with alcoholic beverages, take six capsules at bedtime.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dark place out of reach of children

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 6 Capsules Servings Per Container: 10 Amount Per Serving

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 3000 mg

Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 50 IU

Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 100 mg

Zinc (as zinc oxide) 8 mg

Selenium (as sodium selenite) 25 mcg

N-acetyl-L-cysteine 1200 mg

Glutathione (reduced) 50 mg

Benfotiamine 750 mg

HepatoProtection Complex

Chlorophyllin (from sodium magnesium chlorophyllin) 20 mg

Leucoselect® grape seed extract (seeds) std. proanthocyanidins 20 mg

Silymarin [from Milk Thistle extract (seed)] 20 mg

Picroliv® (Picrorhiza kurroa) extract (root) standardized kutkin 15 mg

Barley Grass whole powder (leaves) 15 mg

Trans-Resveratrol [from Japanese knotweed (root) and whole red grape extracts] [also supplying glycosides (polydatin)] 5 mg