NAC
Buy NAC – N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine from Plant-Based Fermentation
NAC stands for N-acetyl-L-cysteine, the acetylated and especially stable form of the sulphur-containing amino acid L-cysteine. Chemically, NAC therefore belongs to the thiol compounds and is considered a precursor of Glutathione. In this category, you'll find high-dose NAC products from Scheunengut – vegan, bottled in Germany and lab-tested.
Origin & Production
Cysteine can be obtained from animal sources or through plant-based fermentation. For our products, we rely on fermentation-derived cysteine, which is then acetylated – creating purely plant-based N-acetyl-L-cysteine. Compared with free cysteine, this form is more stable in storage and against oxidation.
Standardisation & Format
NAC is stated via its declared content per capsule or serving, typically in milligrams. It is usually offered as capsules or powder. As a sulphur-containing amino acid, NAC combines well with other amino acids as well as with substances such as Glutathione or Alpha-Lipoic Acid.
What to Look for When Buying
- Transparently declared NAC content per capsule or serving
- Origin: plant-based fermentation rather than animal sources
- Vegan, without unnecessary additives
- Independently lab-tested purity
NAC at Scheunengut
We rely on high-dose, clearly declared raw materials from plant-based fermentation. Related to this are our Amino Acids as well as plant compounds such as Quercetin. All products are bottled and lab-tested in Germany.
Häufige Fragen zu NAC
What is NAC and what is it used for?
NAC stands for N-acetyl-cysteine, the acetylated and particularly stable form of the sulphur-containing amino acid L-cysteine. Chemically, it belongs to the thiol compounds and is regarded as a precursor of glutathione. As a sulphur-containing amino acid, NAC is popular among people who want to specifically top up their intake of this particular amino acid.
What is Scheunengut's NAC derived from?
Cysteine can be obtained from animal sources or through plant-based fermentation. We rely on fermentation-derived cysteine, which is then acetylated – resulting in purely plant-based, vegan N-acetyl-cysteine. This form is significantly more stable in storage and against oxidation than free cysteine.
Why is NAC more stable than pure cysteine?
Acetylation converts L-cysteine into the protected form N-acetyl-cysteine. This is significantly more resistant to oxygen and storage than free cysteine, which oxidises easily. That's why NAC is the preferred, well-preserved form of this sulphur-containing amino acid.
How is NAC dosed and taken?
NAC is stated as a declared content per capsule or serving, typically in milligrams. It's usually available as a capsule or powder. Our NAC is high-dose, vegan, bottled in Germany, and lab-tested. Follow the recommended intake stated on the product.
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