descriptive
neutral effect
No Evidence
Taking glycine and NAC for 16 weeks didn't cause any serious problems for older people
Scientific Claim
Glycine and N-acetylcysteine supplementation for 16 weeks in older adults was safe and well-tolerated
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
Safety and tolerability are directly observed outcomes that can be stated definitively in a clinical trial. The phrase 'was safe and well-tolerated' is appropriate for this type of finding.
Source Excerpt
“GlyNAC supplementation in OA for 16-weeks was safe and well-tolerated.”