Leukopenia or neutropenia: This is when you have a low number of white blood cells in circulation, which can increase your risk of infection
This phenomenon occurs due to an influx of calcium ions, which activates enzymes that damage cellular structures and initiate apoptosis
In another randomized study of 75 patients with breast cancer undergoing 12 cycles of post-surgical paclitaxel chemotherapy, oral daily administration of 1,200 mg or 2,400 mg NAC reduced peripheral neuropathy (2,400 mg [28.6%], 1,200 mg [61.9%], control [100%]) and improved quality of life over the 12-week period (Khalefa 2020)
This specific formulation is utilized for its potential benefits in conditions where antioxidant support is required, such as in the management of oxidative stress, supporting detoxification pathways, and possibly in the adjunctive treatment of certain conditions where glutathione deficiency is noted