How to use acetaminophen as a pain killer while protecting yourself from its toxins

According to Dr. Mercola, “Most experts believe Tylenol causes its damage by depleting glutathione, an antioxidant that protects cells from toxins such as free radicals.”

“So while I do not recommend using acetaminophen, if you do take Tylenol or other types of acetaminophen regularly you can limit some of the damage by taking N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), which is the rate-limiting nutrient for the formation of the intracellular antioxidant glutathione.”

“If you keep your glutathione levels up, the damage from the Tylenol may be largely preventable. Even conventional medicine recognizes this, as anyone who overdoses on Tylenol receives large doses of NAC in the emergency room.”

Why Are You REALLY Taking Acetaminophen?
There is always a reason for pain.  If you suffer from one of the conditions commonly treated with acetaminophen, such as headaches, joint pain and fevers, be aware that these are typically symptoms. We believe that acetaminophen only provides symptomatic relief and in no way, shape or form treats the underlying cause of the pain.

Remember that pain typically serves a very useful purpose, signaling that something is not right — prompting you to resolve your problem at its root level.  “Unfortunately, the medical model calls for immediate pain relief in the form of a pill. However, it pays to learn why you have the pain.”

So instead of taking a taking an OTC painkiller, seek to address what’s really causing your pain.  Other posts on the subject of pain may help you.

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