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Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

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AOR AOR - N-A-C 500mg, 240 vcaps

AOR N-A-C - N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, a form of the amino acid cysteine, which is more readily taken up by the cells. NAC is a highly efficient form of cysteine and has a number of health benefits. Cysteine is the most important precursor for glutathione (GSH), one of the body's hardest working antioxidants. NAC also helps heart health, immunity, and detoxification. NAC protects the heart by preventing bad cholesterol from being oxidized, lowering levels of the dangerous amino acid homocysteine, and quenching free radicals to prevent cellular damage. NAC also reduces the viscosity of mucus to help people with diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia and cystic fibrosis.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $49.18 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Clean fuel: Quality protein and greens without the junk.
Easy to mix: Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
Recovery and everyday nutrition: Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.

Best suited to: wants a plain nac without extra additives, already knows they need higher-dose nac, dealing with thick mucus and wants a supplement to try alongside their usual care.

What the research supports

Each vegetable capsule delivers 500 mg of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine. The 240-capsule bottle lasts about eight months at one a day.

Most trials use 600 to 1800 mg a day, often split into doses.

Antioxidant capacity (evidence: moderate, from human rct, mechanistic): NAC supplies cysteine, the piece your body runs out of first when making glutathione, its main internal antioxidant. Human studies consistently show it raises the raw material available for that process.
Mucus (evidence: moderate, from human rct, mechanistic): NAC breaks the bonds that make mucus thick and sticky, so it thins and clears more easily. Respiratory studies show this effect, though results vary with dose and condition.
Cholesterol protection (evidence: limited, from small human trial, mechanistic): NAC's antioxidant activity can blunt the oxidative damage that makes LDL cholesterol more harmful to blood vessels. The human evidence for this at typical doses is still thin.

Read the literature: Antioxidant capacity on PubMed, Mucus on PubMed, Cholesterol protection on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

wants a plain NAC without extra additives: This is straight N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine at 500 mg with only capsule-shell fillers, no proprietary blend to guess at.
already knows they need higher-dose NAC: Because it comes in single 500 mg capsules, you can scale to 1000 or 1500 mg a day to match doses used in research.
dealing with thick mucus and wants a supplement to try alongside their usual care: NAC's mucolytic action, breaking disulfide bonds in mucus, is its best-documented respiratory use.

Look elsewhere if

wants a one-and-done daily dose that matches research levels: look for a product dosed at 600 mg or higher per capsule, or plan to take two to three of these to reach 1000 mg plus per day.
specifically wants glutathione support with cofactors included: a formula that pairs NAC with selenium or alpha-lipoic acid will do more for total antioxidant support than NAC alone.
has a history of kidney stones (cystine type): talk to a health care practitioner before adding a cysteine-based supplement, since it can affect cystine levels.

What to expect

Nothing dramatic happens in the first few days. If you're using it for mucus or general antioxidant support, most people who notice a difference report it over two to four weeks of consistent daily use, and it works better as a steady habit than an occasional dose.

How it compares

Compared with plain L-cysteine: NAC is absorbed and converted to usable cysteine more reliably than free L-cysteine, which is less stable and less commonly used in supplements. The tradeoff: NAC costs more per gram than basic amino acid powders.
Compared with liposomal or glutathione-direct supplements: NAC works by supplying the rate-limiting raw material for the body to make its own glutathione, which is generally cheaper and better studied than swallowing glutathione directly. The tradeoff: You're relying on the body's own synthesis step rather than getting finished glutathione, so effects build more slowly.

Product details

Active ingredient: N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 500 mg
Servings per container: 240
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule per day with a meal containing protein or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take 1 capsule per day with a meal containing protein or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each vegetable capsule contains

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine: 500 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Sodium stearyl fumarate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, dairy, soy, eggs, fish or shellfish.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - N-A-C 500mg

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.