Cysteine

Nonessential Micronutrient

OVERVIEW

Summary

A nonessential amino acid, cysteine is sulfur-containing, which means it helps positively maintain the structure of proteins in the body. Since it’s also a component of the powerful free-radical fighter glutathione, cysteine serves as a powerful antioxidant. Cysteine, though, is rarely used as a supplement. N-acetylcysteine* (or NAC for short) is more commonly used as a supplement because it is a more stable and readily absorbable form. As well, NAC, and not cysteine, has been used in almost all research that demonstrate its positive effects.

• Please refer to N-acetylcysteine for corresponding information.

Other names for Cysteine

L-cysteine

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

Why athletes use Cysteine

• Please refer to N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for corresponding information.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Signs of Cysteine deficiency

No deficiency conditions are known to exist.

DISCUSSION

More about Cysteine

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NOTES ON USAGE

Synergists of Cysteine

No synergists have been noted.

Safety of Cysteine

• Please refer to N-acetylcysteine for corresponding information.

Toxicity of Cysteine

No known toxicity.

Bans and restrictions

None reported.

RELATED RESEARCH

• Please refer to N-acetylcysteine for corresponding information.

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