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What makes Metagenics different from most nutritional supplement companies?
A lot of things make us stand above other companies—a focus on patient health, quality manufacturing, ingredient testing, safety reviews, clinical testing, scientific research, unique formulas, and more. For specifics, check out the Quality Difference section.

What is Alapars?
Alapars features niacinamide combined with N-acetylcysteine (NAC). This formula is designed to promote the health of numerous organ systems and tissues—including joint, gastrointestinal, neurological, and pancreatic tissues—by inhibiting excessive poly (A excessive poly (ADP-ribose) synthetase (PARS) activity. Alapars also contains vitamin C, which offers a strong defense against free radical damage and promotes the formation of collagen—an important component of healthy joint tissue.

Why is PARS inhibition important?
PARS is an enzyme that perpetuates cellular signals shown to greatly affect the integrity of joint tissue health, neurological health, gastrointestinal status, and pancreatic function. NAC and niacinamide work together to interrupt the cascade of events initiated by PARS, thereby imparting a positive influence on overall health status.

Do niacinamide and NAC have any other important functions?
In addition to inhibiting excessive PARS activity, niacinamide positively affects the production of certain hormone-like chemicals that are associated with minor pain. NAC and vitamin C supports tissue health through its potent antioxidant properties.

How can this product help me?
Alapars may help to promote joint, gastrointestinal, neurological, and pancreatic tissue health. Alapars may also offer a safe and effective approach to reducing minor pain associated with excessive PARS activity.

What is the recommended dosage?
Two to three tablets daily. Each tablet supplies 500 mg of niacinamide, 200 mg of NAC, and 100 mg of vitamin C.

Are there any adverse effects?
As with any therapy, consult your health care provider before taking Alapars. Taking high doses (over 7,000 mg per day) of NAC may be harmful. In addition, individuals with cystinuria (a urinary condition) should avoid or limit their intake of NAC. Niacinamide in large amounts (over 3,000 mg per day) can cause liver damage.

Can I take Alapars if I am pregnant or nursing?
Due to lack of testing in these conditions, Alapars is not recommended.

Are there any drug interactions with Alapars?
NAC may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. The combination of NAC with nitroglycerin and isosorbide—medications commonly used to treat angina and chest pain—increase the chance for unpleasant side effects associated with these medications.