PCC is a mitochondrial enzyme that catalyzes reactions involved in the metabolism of several amino acids (valine, methionine, isoleucine, and threonine) as well as the oxidation of fatty acids with an odd number of carbon atoms
Mechanistically, it acts as a non-selective agonist of the melanocortin receptors, with reported activity at MC1R, MC3R, and MC4R
The conventional antidote for acetaminophen toxicity, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), begins to lose efficacy if administered more than 8-10 hours following overdose (Smilkstein 1988
Furthermore, glutathione improves vitality and supports an active lifestyle by increasing cellular energy production
It also helps protect our mitochondria, is a cofactor for many enzymes in the body, and is vital to energy production