Subcellular distribution of superoxide dismutases (SOD) in rat liver: Cu,Zn-SOD in mitochondria
This suggests that NAC may contribute to exercise adaptation by increasing levels of the various signaling molecules

[Ref] Renal Common (1% to 10%): Kidney failure (chronic hemodialysis patients) [Ref] Endocrine Common (1% to 10%): Parathyroid disorder [Ref] Respiratory Very common (10% or more): Pharyngitis (27%), cough increase (18%), dyspnea (11%), rhinitis (11%) Common (1% to 10%): Bronchitis, sinusitis [Ref] Dermatologic Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash [Ref] Ocular Common (1% to 10%): Amblyopia, eye disorder [Ref] Genitourinary Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection [Ref] Cardiovascular Very common (10% or more): Hypertension (21%), hypotension (19%) Common (1% to 10%): Atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, cardiovascular disorder, electrocardiogram abnormal, palpitations, tachycardia, vascular disorder [Ref] Hypersensitivity Common (1% to 10%): Allergic reaction [Ref] Psychiatric Common (1% to 10%): Depression, anxiety, drug dependence, insomnia [Ref] Immunologic Very common (10% or more): Infection (24%) [Ref] References 1

Antioxidant Defense : By neutralizing free radicals, glutathione protects cellular components like DNA, proteins, and lipids, reducing the risk of oxidative stress-related diseases