After an average follow-up of three years, Sheffeh and his team found that stroke survivor participants taking either a GLP-1 or SGLT2 medication had a 74% lower mortality risk and 84% lower risk of having a heart attack, compared to those not taking these drugs
Interestingly, these pharmacological concentrations align closely with peak levels of endogenous GLP-1 observed during intense physiological stimulation [120, 121]
And generally, the recommendation increases with age
It is generally well-tolerated, with the following side effects [9][18]: GI symptoms (most common): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort, particularly at doses above 1,200 mg/day Sulfurous taste/smell: NAC has a distinct sulfur odor and taste that some find unpleasant Headache: Occasionally reported Anaphylactoid reactions (IV use only): Infusion-related reactions including flushing, itching, bronchospasm, and hypotension occur in approximately 10-20% of patients receiving IV NAC for acetaminophen overdose [18] Upper limit: There is no established UL for NAC