Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new treatments for stroke

Re:Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new... by Loughla on Wednesday December 31, 2025 @10:22PM (#46450997)

Would also like to ask for a starting point in this. Googling has not really gotten me anywhere credible. Specifically related to stroke or high blood pressure (both family traits).

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Re:Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new... by refibrillator on Thursday January 01, 2026 @12:42AM (#46451625)

Here’s a starting point:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5241507/#B1

TLDR: NAC is a derivative of an amino acid called cysteine, as such it is a precursor for one of the most important antioxidants in the body and it can modulate key metabolic pathways associated with good health across a variety of organs, notably for decades it has been a universally successful antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose, it’s available over the counter but NAC is not naturally found in foods, eating cysteine-rich foods like chicken turkey yogurt etc is the next best bet.

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