Expert: Imran R. - 5/27/2007

Question
QUESTION: I'm just Beginning N-A-C and have read that absorbtion is complete only if taken with B-Complex.  N-A-C is reportedly best absorbed on an empty stomach, whereas B-Complex should be taken with food.  This is a dilemma.
Also (for example):  If I take 500 mg of N-A-C twice a day, do I need to take B-Complex simultaneously twice a day?  Or would a slow-releasing B-Complex tablet once a day be sufficient.  Very confusing.  
Any help you can give me would be most appreciated.

ANSWER: Dear Dorothy,

Thank you for writing.

Honestly, i would not take either. This is just my opinion. As an antioxidant for example the supplement would not provide as much as a good superfood formula would.

I would go about getting such nutrition a different way:
See website:  http://www.tryfrutavida.com/main

This above supplement would provide much more of an antioxidant activity per ounce and will also provide a range of natural vitamins and minerals. I believe this would be more helpful towards memory, mood, mental clarity, immune and hormonal imbalances as well as inflammatory manifestations.

Best wishes,

Imran



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QUESTION: Imran,


Thank you for your answer.  I went to the website you recommended.  That product is way too expensive for me.
I attempt to get most of my nutritional needs met with food, ayurvedic remedies or homeopathy. I've had four bouts of bronchitis in a year.  I don't feel I ever really got rid of it since the first outbreak a year ago,  I wanted to try the N-A-C short-term only.
If this goes against your ethics, would you mind recommending someone else at All-Experts?
I'm grateful for your help.
Dorothy

Answer
Hello Dorothy,

Thank you for writing back.

I understand your point of view, and indeed our food should provide us with all we need. In general however, the soil in N. America is quite depleted, very low or absent in HSO's, and therefore the food we receive is of a lower quality. And that is why supplements have been created.

Bronchitis appears when the immune system is no longer capable of protecting the body. Your aim therefore should be to regain immunity.

Supplements can be expensive, many far more expensive than what is on that site, but when it comes to our health, we must do what we must do.

There is something else you should consider looking into; an associate of mine builds excellent zappers--electronic instruments that rid the body of pathogens and strengthen normal functions. I would advise you purchase the zapper, as it will last you many years of constant use. I recommend his zappers over all others.

http://zap.intergate.ca/  

Please contact him with your questions on the zappers.

Best wishes,

Imran