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Re:Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new... by flowerthoughts on Thursday January 01, 2026 @02:18AM (#46452041)
I can't find anything in the article about NAC or N-acetylcystein. What's the relevance?
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Re:Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new... by spoaceman7777 on Thursday January 01, 2026 @02:30AM (#46452071)
The article is about improving the flow of lymph in the brain, and NAC thins mucous, lymph, and various other bodily fluids, which leads to improved flow and general clearance.
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Re:Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new... by clankenfoot on Thursday January 01, 2026 @06:35PM (#46459436)
Thins lymph? And other bodily fluids?
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