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Getting to know your gut system
Series: Gut Health Article no.: 1 Highlight Our gut is made up of the digestive organs – mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, small & large intestines, rectum, and anus. Gut microbiota/microbes: a collection of different microorganisms residing in our gut. Gut microbiome: an ecosystem that consists of all the
N-acetyl-cysteine 101
Highlight N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is the supplemental form of the amino acid cysteine. It acts as the precursor for cysteine production in our body. NAC is commonly used in medical settings to treat painkiller overdose (paracetamol) & to break down thick mucus. Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants in
Introduction to the master of antioxidants – Glutathione
Highlight Glutathione is a molecule that is naturally produced in the liver and is distributed throughout the body. It is made of 3 amino acids – cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. It is known as the master of antioxidants. Changes in lifestyle and exposure to certain factors will change the