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The a16z Show · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Huberman on NAC as a Preventative Tool Against Flu

Andrew Huberman discusses a clinical study showing that taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) at 600 to 900 milligrams three times per day can significantly reduce the likelihood of catching the flu after exposure.

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“N-acetylcysteine, there's a really nice study showing that N-acetylcysteine, 600 to 900 milligrams taken three times per day, can reduce the likelihood that you will catch N-acetylcysteine. flu.”
Andrew Huberman
Heard on The a16z Show — “Andrew Huberman’s Three Rules for Better Health and Focus”, published Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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Huberman on NAC as a Preventative Tool Against Flu — Heardvine