"Scott, I think you participated to that LONG thread about NAC on M&M"
Ya but that was in the context of some product (think it was by MAN) which I cannot imagine would be taken forever. NB in the revised version they swit hed to..ALCAR I think it was.
"BTW, I dont suggest my doses and protocol, when I suggested it, I said between 600 and 1000mg and mostly for its epatoprotective effects. "
I'd make sure you're getting sufficient vit c e.g. at least 2-3 g/day in divided doses. THen consider NAC..which ain't on my list of top 5 or 6 supps for a "starter regimen"
"I have found difference in taking between 600 and 1200mg"
Meaning?
1. Uhm the study I remember about pro-oxidant activity were on NAC only.
2. Yes, my C intake is between 2 and 3 grams a day, divided in 3 doses, 4 if i can, of which 90% in esterified form, 0% in ascrobyl palmitate (sp) so far, because I'm not convinced of the safety.
3. Meaning that when I took 600mg for a few days, I felt a difference. Which is not easy to determine, considering the variety of my protocol. As I said, for MY general condition, activities and overall supplementation I found that 1200 mg (divided in 2 doses) is the ideal dose. Maybe 800-900mg would do as well, but I have no desire to change the product, which comes in 600mg caps. And its within the safety range. I respect your opinion and thank you for the advice, still for me NAC is in the "staples" category.