Effect | Decrease |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-6 months |
Number of Subjects | 171 |
Sex | Both Genders |
Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
Body Types | Average |
Three months supplementation of 200-800mg NAC (the 400 and 800mg groups divided into two daily doses) in workers exposed to occupational levels of lead is able to reduce lead accumulation in red blood cells and the subsequent oxidative sequelae, as well as improve glutathoine status of red blood cells.