Does Nac lower glutamate? Unpacking N-Acetylcysteine's nuanced role in brain chemistry
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According to a 2021 review, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) works to modulate glutamatergic transmission rather than simply reducing it across the board. The question, **Does NAC lower glutamate?**, has a more complex answer that reveals its sophisticated influence on brain chemistry and is highly dependent on the initial state of the glutamatergic system.
