NutriScience Innovations N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine USP

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

N-acetyl-L-cysteine

Protein Type

Amino Acids

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Amino Acid

Food Ingredients Functions

Amino Acid,

Supplement

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Amino Acid,

Dietary Supplement

Food Additive Number

E 920, INS 920

Technologies

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Proteins & Amino Acids,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients,

Proteins & Amino Acids

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients

Amino Acids & Proteins

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Improves Bone Health,

Joint Support

Labeling Claims

Kosher,

Non-GMO

Food Ingredients Features

Antioxidant Properties,

Detoxifying,

Improved Bone Health,

Improves Muscle Mass,

Stimulates Immune System,

Supports Healthy Joints

Product Highlights

• L-Cysteine helps synthesize glutathione, the body’s most important intracellular antioxidant and a vital detoxifier.
• Through its metabolic contribution to glutathione production, cysteine participates in the general antioxidant activities of the body.
• Through its role as a modulator of the glutamatergic system, cysteine influences the reward-reinforcement pathway.
• NAC is free radical-scavenging agent, and is very efficiently absorbed, and has been shown to protect cells directly and support the immune system.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dietary Supplements

Applications

• Dietary supplements
• Animal health

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)