Can an antioxidant boost brain health in mitochondrial disease?
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This early-stage study tests whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, can safely increase brain glutathione levels in people with a specific mitochondrial DNA mutation (m.3243A>G). 18 adults with low brain glutathione will receive one of three daily doses (1800, 3600, or 5…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Michio Hirano, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC