NAC helps kids with OCD control compulsions better
Some psychometric properties of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Version 4.0 Generic Core Scales (PedsQLTM) in the general Serbian population
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
NAC improved physical functioning compared to baseline but not vs. placebo
Many assume supplements like NAC would improve overall physical health, but this shows it only helps kids feel better physically compared to their own baseline—not better than placebo.
Practical Takeaways
If your child has OCD and isn't responding well to SSRIs alone, talk to their doctor about adding NAC as an adjunct treatment.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
NAC improved physical functioning compared to baseline but not vs. placebo
Many assume supplements like NAC would improve overall physical health, but this shows it only helps kids feel better physically compared to their own baseline—not better than placebo.
Practical Takeaways
If your child has OCD and isn't responding well to SSRIs alone, talk to their doctor about adding NAC as an adjunct treatment.
Publication
Journal
Quality of Life Research
Year
2011
Authors
D. Stevanović, A. Lakić, M. Damnjanović
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Claims (10)
Adding NAC to a common OCD medication helps kids and teens better control their compulsive behaviors, like repetitive actions they can't stop doing, better than just taking the medication alone.
When kids and teens with OCD take NAC along with their regular medication, their OCD symptoms get much better overall compared to those who just take the regular medication alone.
Kids and teens with OCD who take NAC along with their medication feel better emotionally compared to those who just take the medication alone.
Kids and teens with OCD who take NAC along with their medication have better social interactions and relationships compared to those who just take the medication alone.
Adding NAC to OCD medication doesn't seem to help kids and teens with OCD move around or do physical activities better than just taking the medication alone.