Cysteine | Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Cysteine		Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives
Related Remedies:	Cystine N-Acetylcysteine

Description:	Cysteine is a sulfur containing, non-essential amino acid. It is found in food and produced in the body from amino acid methionine. Cysteine is depleted by smoking. It contributes to the formation of taurine and protein in the body. For other uses of cysteine see N-acetylcysteine and cystine.

Oral Uses

Gastritis
Cysteine inhibits H. Pylorii growth; protects stomach linings. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Acne
Cysteine accelerate tissue healing and tissue regeneration; improves and supports skin health. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Alopecia
Cysteine stimulates hair growth; used mainly for women hair loss. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Brittle nails
Cysteine improves the brittleness of nails. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Burns
Cysteine accelerate tissue healing and tissue regeneration. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Dandruff
Cysteine improves and supports skin health; reduces dandruff. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Improving & supporting health & function of skin
Cysteine improves and support skin health. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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Oral Actions

Action - Antioxidant
Cysteine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Increasing glutathione level
Cysteine increases glutathione levels. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Improving hair and nail growth
Cysteine stimulates hair and nails growth. Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.0-1.5 g of cysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Overdose may produce nausea. Do not use it if you have cystinosis or fanconi syndrome. Use it with caution if you are diabetic or if you have a medical history of kidney stones in the family. Safety in pregnant and nursing women, in children and people with liver or kidney disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Cysteine is available in capsule and powder form.