When comparing stroke patients who received NAC to those who didn't, only one blood marker related to oxidative stress showed a significant difference between the groups.

Taking NAC along with regular stroke treatment lowers a measure of harmful oxidative stress in the blood of stroke patients.

For most stroke patients, NAC treatment didn't significantly change most blood markers related to oxidative stress compared to standard treatment alone.

For some stroke patients, NAC treatment significantly improves several blood markers related to oxidative stress and inflammation.

For some stroke patients, NAC treatment actually made some blood markers related to oxidative stress worse, while improving others.

Stroke patients who receive NAC along with standard treatment show better recovery from stroke symptoms over time compared to those who only get standard treatment.