Have any supplements been studied for body dysmorphic disorder?

Q: Have any supplements been studied for body dysmorphic disorder?

<a href="/supplements/n-acetylcysteine/" class="popover" data-tooltip="<div><h6>N-Acetylcysteine</h6><p><em>N-acetylcysteine</em> (NAC) is a precursor for the amino acid L-cysteine. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucus thinning properties. NAC can act as a direct antioxidant, but more importantly, it provides the cysteine required for the production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant produced in the body. NAC is commonly taken as a supplement for health and wellness and is used in clinical settings to treat drug overdose, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.</p></div>">N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) has shown positive outcomes in the treatment of certain obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, such as OCD, nail biting, grooming disorder, skin picking, and trichotillomania (hair pulling). Although there are currently no specific studies assessing the effectiveness of NAC for treatment of BDD, clinicians have been prescribing it as an adjunct therapy alongside SRIs, yielding promising results. However, further research is needed to establish its safety, effectiveness, and appropriate dosage for BDD. [1]

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N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) has shown positive outcomes in the treatment of certain obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, such as OCD, nail biting, grooming disorder, skin picking, and trichotillomania (hair pulling). Although there are currently no specific studies assessing the effectiveness of NAC for treatment of BDD, clinicians have been prescribing it as an adjunct therapy alongside SRIs, yielding promising results. However, further research is needed to establish its safety, effectiveness, and appropriate dosage for BDD.^[1]

Have any supplements been studied for body dysmorphic disorder?

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