From Prevention Magazine

[lucky 2.0]

A PILL THAT KILLS THE THRILL

Here's a safe bet: An amino acide supplement called N-acetyl cysteine appears to ease compulsrive gambling and may also relieve other addictive behaviors. 16 of 27 problem gamblers reported fewer urges after taking increasing doses of NAC for 8 wks in a Univ of Minn School of Med study. The amino acid appears to normalize the levels of glutamate, a chemical that may be out of balance in specific areas of addicts' brains. - Julian Kesner

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I found this interesting in that it addresses glutamate in the brain, however, why not just take glut? or 5 HTP?

[Prest4time]

From Prevention Magazine

Lucky I was wondering the same thing. Did the article say if it is available at health food stores or where to purchase it?

[lucky 2.0]

From Prevention Magazine

Hey P,

No, it did not say anything more but I think I prefer to stick with L Glut.

[lushy]

From Prevention Magazine

NAC is also great for brain health and memory. I have a bottle but have not been consistent taking it. It is a considered a very powerful anti brain aging pill.

[HopefulNow]

From Prevention Magazine

Question about NAC and for all you taking l-Glut, as well. Are both available at health stores? And if so, specifically for the L-glut...do you purchase any old place, or ony from the MWO site, like I've seen so many recommend doing for the kudzu?

TIA.

-HopefulNow

[Saint Jude]

From Prevention Magazine

I've gotten my L-glut @ the health food store, but have recently found it VERY cheap @ Wal Mart!

[MyOwnWoman]

From Prevention Magazine

Jude - offering my cent-and-a-half... with supplements, often you get what you pay for. There are often big discrepancies in quality and how well it's absorbed in the body, etc. L-glut is used by those wanting to build muscles, so it's a big business, and cheap manufacturing can take advantage.

[Saint Jude]

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Good point MOW.
I haven't been taking this new L-glut for very long (the cheaper stuff), so i haven't noticed a diff...
But I'll be alert to that...

[trixietrack]

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I buy the L-glut at the store where they sell all the body builder stuff. the pwerder type works best and the workout guys say that you need to take at least 5g a day you can up it to 10g if you are working out hard.

It does tale cravings away. sugar and alcohol. i never used to sit and just watch people drink wine, I would be drooling like a pavlov dog and then I would join in. now it's just like yeah i'll take a glass........whatev.....

[happycamper68]

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What is NAC???

[lucky 2.0]

From Prevention Magazine

Camper,

NAC is N-acetyl cysteine as described in post #1!!! Pay attention GF! And do not ask what GF stands for!

xoxo