Biofilms
"Biofilms" are slimy, mucousy films that can form inside the body and harbor/protect some micro-organisms. N-acetylcystein (NAC), used for OCD - one of the theories behind why it can be of some help is that, above and beyond potentially modulating glutamate, NAC can also break down biofilms and render microbes vulnerable again to medications, supplements, gut enzymes, etc.
Use of NAC may be a new strategy (study here) for the treatment of biofilm-associated chronic respiratory infections.
Bacterial biofilms are responsible for several chronic diseases that are difficult to treat. Biofilm bacteria show much greater resistance to antibiotics than their free-living counterparts.
We first noted that biofilm cells are at least 500 times more resistant to antibacterial agents.
Use of NAC may be a new strategy (study here) for the treatment of biofilm-associated chronic respiratory infections.
Bacterial biofilms are responsible for several chronic diseases that are difficult to treat. Biofilm bacteria show much greater resistance to antibiotics than their free-living counterparts.
We first noted that biofilm cells are at least 500 times more resistant to antibacterial agents.