Effects of oral N-acetylcysteine on plasma homocysteine and whole blood glutathione levels in healthy, non-pregnant women. |
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| Authors: | Eva Maria Roes Maarten T M Raijmakers Wilbert H M Peters Eric A P Steegers |
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| Institution: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. |
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| Abstract: | Oral N-acetylcysteine supplementation in nine young healthy females induced a quick and highly significant decrease in plasma homocysteine levels and an increase in whole blood concentration of the antioxidant glutathione. N-acetylcysteine impresses as an efficient drug in lowering homocysteine concentration and might be beneficial for individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. |
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