NAC

Can the supplement "NAC" cause a herx or any herx-like reaction? I took it yesterday for the first time and today I have what feels like die-off. Just want to make sure I can rule it out as the cause and keep taking it.

NAC has been found to kill the Chlamydophila Pneumoniae elementary body which is sort of like the spore lifecycle stage of that bacterium.

I herxed pretty hard when I started taking 2400 mg daily NAC a few years ago, based on the protocol recommended at cpnhelp.org.

I haven't herxed from NAC in a couple years so I think I no longer have much Cpn left. However I continue to take it as it will prevent any remaining Cpn bacteria from replicating, and its just generally good for detoxification.

Some detox methods cause people to herx - after all, toxins are being mobilized.

Count me in with Mister Mike in regards to remembering stories of people on here herxing on NAC - it's also one of the precursors to glutathione (master antioxidant) and can inhibit the formation of biofilm.

Taking NAC obviously offers many benefits - hope you can detox that herx away.

And, I was very happy to read that taking NAC was the only thing you really changed recently. Changing one thing at a time is our only way to know what's causing what.

Hope you feel better soon!!

Why don't you wait until after the holidays to make any changes?

Gosh knows, we all deserve a break from these infections and we certainly have time to treat them. It's not like you're not doing anything else.

I've been doing similar things all along since the two days per week I get to spend with my grandchildren are just too precious to me. I didn't increase/change anything when I was with them.

There were still a couple of times I had to reschedule due to herxing but, for the most part, I was able to confine herxing to the time I wasn't with them. Same deal with big events like weddings, etc.

This Christmas will be the first one in 30 years that my 3 sons, applicable mates, grandchildren, hubby and I will all be together without anyone needing to go anywhere else that day.

Admittedly, we're doing this the day after Christmas to make that happen but everyone has said they're so very happy with this choice. There is no way I want to risk enjoying that day to its fullest because of a herx.

Stability is underrated ;)

I'm not sure clarity as possible - as has been mentioned above there are many possible route through which NAC could make someone feel worse initially - and we are all different in this respect

-its directly antimicrobial to some bacteria ( Chlamydia - perhaps mycoplasma and others )

-its a precursor to glutathione - and increasing or taking additional glutathione often makes people feel worse initially - even though it is supposed to improve detox - our bodies are in delicate balances and such supplements can cause adverse effects - even if they help in the long run

-its is also a biofilm disrupting agent - and could cause and increase in symptoms - even though disrupting biofilms is also generally a good thing in the long run - initially adverse effects can occur

the best advice is to go a step at a time and only increase the dose at a rate your body can handle

can you explain me what does problems with histamines mean and how does the histamine symptoms show up ?by the way i took NAc today day 3 and slowly getting used to it.

most of the mold i took care i doubt i have much mold exposure. i know i am toxic from all the years.

I was not aware of NAC affecting histamine. It did cause quite a herx the first couple of doses. I backed off and then went slowly with one 500mg capsule 1x day (morning) for a couple weeks. Then added a night dose.

After 2 weeks, my mind and brain felt clearer. After that, I didn’t really notice anything.