IV add-on NAC
Help your body make its own top antioxidant.
Medically cleared by Mellisa Kerchief, NP, our Medical Director
NAC is a building block your body turns into glutathione. Add it to any IV after a hard weekend. Or add it when your chest feels heavy. A registered nurse adds it to your bag at home or at our Biltmore studio.
- Liver support after drinking
- Heavy chest
- Thick mucus
- Antioxidant support
What is a NAC add-on?
NAC is short for N-acetylcysteine. It is a form of cysteine, an amino acid. Your body uses it to make glutathione. Glutathione is your main antioxidant. It helps your liver clean up. As an add on, NAC drips in with any IV bag. NAC is an add on only. We do not give it as a quick shot.
What NAC does in your body
Think of glutathione as your body’s cleanup crew. It grabs the junk that builds up from stress, alcohol, smoke, and hard workouts. Your body makes it on its own. But it needs the right parts. NAC is the part that runs low first.
Here is what NAC helps with, in plain words.
- Liver support. Your liver uses glutathione to process alcohol and other junk. NAC gives it more to work with. That is why people add it after a big weekend.
- Lungs and mucus. NAC helps loosen thick mucus. Many people add it when their chest feels heavy or full.
- Antioxidant backup. Sun, heat, travel, and late nights add up. NAC helps your body keep pace.
- Recovery. After a race, a long hike, or a hard week, NAC helps your body reset.
NAC and glutathione work as a team. NAC helps you make more. Glutathione gives you a dose right now. Many people add both.
Signs you might want NAC
- A hard weekend of drinking
- Your chest feels heavy or full of mucus
- You feel run down after travel
- Long days in our service area sun
- Sore and worn out after a race or a big hike
- You get glutathione and want more from it
- You want the strongest antioxidant bag we make
Add-on or shot?
NAC is an add on only. It goes in your IV bag. Here is how it compares to its partner, glutathione.
| NAC add-on | Glutathione | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Helps your body make glutathione | Gives you glutathione right away |
| How you get it | In your IV bag only | IV add-on or a quick shot |
| Price | $50 studio, $60 mobile | $32 to $85 add-on, $32 to $50 shot |
| Best when | You want to build your own supply | You want a lift today |
Want both? Ask your nurse. They go in the same bag.
Pairs well
Best drips to pair it with
For aches, detox and glowAnti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant IV
Glutathione, vitamin C, and zinc. NAC fits right in.$295 studio · $325 at your door
For the morning afterHangover IV
Fluids and medicine for the morning after. NAC for your liver.$265 studio · $295 at your door
For big weekends and big weeksThe Ultimate IV
NAC is already inside. Our all in one bag.$375 studio · $405 at your door
For energy, mood and immunityMyers Cocktail IV
Vitamins and minerals plus NAC$195 studio · $225 at your door
For heat, flights and long daysHydrate IV
Fluids plus NAC. Simple and low cost.$150 studio · $150 at your door
How it works
Your visit, start to finish
- Book online, call, or textPick any IV. Add NAC in the booking notes or tell your nurse.
- Quick health checkFirst IV with us? You do a short video call with our nurse practitioner. It takes about five minutes and is good for one year. Read about the Good Faith Exam.
- Your nurse arrivesThey check your blood pressure and pulse. They ask about your health and medicines.
- The dripNAC goes in with your bag. Lie back for 45 to 60 minutes.
- DoneYour nurse packs up and you get on with your day.
Safety first
Is it safe?
Yes, when a nurse gives it and a provider clears it. That is how we do it every time.
- A registered nurse gives every IV.
- Our nurse practitioner reviews every protocol.
- Sterile, single use supplies.
- We check your vitals before we start.
- Some people feel a little flushed or queasy. Tell your nurse and they can slow the drip.
Who should skip it or ask first: people with asthma, unless a provider approves. People with bleeding problems. Anyone pregnant or nursing, unless a provider approves. Anyone allergic to NAC.
This is a wellness service. We do not treat liver disease or lung disease. If you cannot breathe or have chest pain, call 911.
Boosters & add-ons
Every other add-on
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still wondering? Text us or call (480) 674-8268.
How much does a NAC IV add on cost?
$50 at our Biltmore studio and $60 with a mobile visit. That is on top of any IV. Members save 50% on most boosters.
What is NAC?
N-acetylcysteine. It is a form of the amino acid cysteine. Your body turns it into glutathione, your main antioxidant.
Can I get NAC as a shot?
No. NAC goes in your IV bag. If you want something quick, glutathione comes as a five minute shot.
Does NAC help with a hangover?
It helps your liver process the leftovers of alcohol. Pair it with the Hangover IV for fluids and nausea relief too.
NAC or glutathione?
Many people get both. NAC helps your body make glutathione. Glutathione gives you a dose right now.
Can I add NAC to any IV?
Yes. Any bag on our menu. The Ultimate already has it inside.
Is NAC good for my lungs?
It helps loosen thick mucus. It is a wellness add on. It does not treat lung disease.
Does it make the visit longer?
No. It drips in with your bag. Most visits still take 45 to 60 minutes.
Who should skip NAC?
People with asthma or bleeding problems. Anyone pregnant or nursing. Our nurse practitioner decides after your health check.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
Many HSA and FSA cards work for eligible drips. Insurance does not cover it. Check HSA and FSA rules.
Do members save on NAC?
Members save 50% on most boosters. The Booster Pass is $50 a month. See memberships.
Give your liver a hand.
Add NAC to any IV today. A nurse can be at your door in a few hours.