N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) for Trichotillomania and NAC as an Antioxidant

N-Acetyl Cysteine has been highly recommended and proven to work for people that are struggling with trichotillomania, and want to overcome this compulsive behavior. NAC is a nutritional supplement which is used as an antioxidant for the brain and body. NAC is commonly used for reduction in mucus found in patients with respiratory conditions. Some people that have taken N-Acetylcysteine noticed that they no longer have the urge to pull their hair out, due to the glutathione ingredient in NAC which helps the brain to fight the compulsive behaviors. Trichotillomania is an obsessive compulsive disorder that urges some people to pull their hair out of the scalp.

And NAC can be used for people that have a habit of picking their skin until it's sore or bleeding. The NAC supplement is known for decreasing phlegm or mucus that causes most lung conditions such as bronchitis. There is one known name brand for N-Acetyl Cysteine called Swanson, but NAC is sold by other name brands as well.

Clinical research has proven that a person with trichotillomania had reduced urges for pulling hair after consuming 1200-2400 milligrams daily for about 12 weeks. NAC supplement contains glutathione the most proven and effective antioxidant which assists with clearing out toxins in the brain. Most bottles of NAC comes in 600 mg per capsule which means people struggling with trichotillomania can take two capsules per day to equal to the amount of 1200 mg for at least 12 weeks. NAC is an over-the-counter supplement which can be found at some health food stores or online, because most pharmacies don't have it in their stores. Since N-Acetyl Cysteine works best when taken with vitamin C, drink the NAC capsule with 100% orange juice, or another 100% fruit juice, or just water. People that are fighting trichotillomania can get NAC supplements prescribed by their doctor with the proper dosage.

Avoid taking the NAC nutritional supplement if you have asthma, are pregnant, or breastfeeding; due to side effects. And avoid giving N-Acetyl Cysteine to children and teenagers unless prescribed by their pediatrician or doctor.

If NAC is prescribed by a child's pediatrician the dosage may be as low as 300 mg to start.

NAC can be used for detoxing the body from certain medications such as the overuse of pain relievers that contain acetaminophen. Research shows that NAC has helped people that repeatedly bite their nails. And research shows that 57% of patients with the behaviors of trichotillomania, nail biting, and skin picking has decreased with a daily intake of N-Acetyl Cysteine.

Most of the clinical research for NAC was performed on adults. This pill has been proven more effective for trichotillomania than other pills, such as Prozac. NAC has longer lasting effects of stopping the urges to pull hair out, and Prozac has temporary effects. But people should never stop taking Prozac or any other obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) medications without your doctor's permission, because of serious side effects. For trichotillomania temporary results of medications are great also, as long as the urges to pull hair are being dealt with, by any means necessary.

The best time of day to take NAC is in the morning when you usual pull hair or pick skin and 8 hours after that time, during the day. With trichotillomania everything works hand-in-hand; try to get 9 or more hours of sleep every night. Also it's better to take NAC supplements with Flintstones (chewable) multivitamin plus vitamin C. Try taking a nap (sleep) during the day for 20 or more minutes to help calm anxiety of pulling hair or picking your skin.

Always let your doctor know of any over-the-counter supplements or medications you're taking.

Trichotillomania is not a mental conditions, it is an obsessive compulsive disorder that urges individuals to pull hair out which can result as a nervous conditions.

NAC can Reduce the Effects of

• Autism
• Hay fever
• Alcoholism
• Bipolar
• Bronchitis
• Gambling
• Schizophrenia
• Skin rashes
• Inflammation
• Liver damage
• Coughs, colds, flu
• Nail biting
• Clears phlegm from throat
• Chronic fatigue
• Ear infection
• Some cancers
• Drug cravings
• Pill popping
• Skin picking
• Smoking cigarettes
• Trichotillomania

While taking the NAC capsules you can say to yourself "I am healed in Christ Jesus name," and I will not claim myself to be a hair puller but an over-comer of Trichotillomania. For people fighting trichotillomania it's best to buy at least 3 bottles of N-Acetyl Cysteine to assist with your recovery. These NAC nutritional supplements are priced at around $5.99 - $6.70 a bottle. There are reviews of people that are overcoming trichotillomania by taking 3 bottles of NAC in a few months.

People fighting trichotillomania can also learn new hobbies to keep their hands busy doing something constructive, or do hobbies that interest you and that you are talented with. Try to begin each day with laughter by watching a comedy show or comedy movie. ♥ Laughter is the Best Medicine ♥

When you go to sleep at night meditate and think or yourself with a full head of hair. Begin to thank God in advance for your healing, and start to see yourself doing things that you wanted to do if you didn't have trichotillomania.

It's possible that NAC capsules can help reduce the effects of people with compulsive eating habits, and for people that have a habit of biting the inside of their jaw.

NAC for Liver Health

NAC can assist with preventing liver damage of those people that have taken Vicodin, Fioricet, Oxycontin, and Acetaminophen. There are many medications that contain acetaminophen such as NyQuil Extra Strength Tylenol, generic brands, Norco, Roxicet, and others.

Doctors also administer NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) in other forms for certain health conditions, forms such as IV injections, inhalation, and other forms of administering NAC to patients. There are clinical trials and research still being performed for all the different health conditions to assist with detoxing and improving the health of patients.