L-CYSTEINE 500mg (90 Capsules)

Lamberts L-Cysteine 500mg, 90 Capsules

Cysteine is an important source of dietary sulphur and many of its important roles in the body involve the thiol (sulphur) group attached to each molecule of the amino acid. Sulphur is essential in the diet and obtained principally from the intake of proteins rich in cysteine and methionine. The other sulphur containing amino acids, taurine and cystine are synthesised from cysteine.

Cysteine contributes to the structure of proteins in the form of cystine, which is two cysteine molecules bonded together by a disulphide bond. Cystine is an important component of keratin, a structural protein of hair, skin and nails.

Cystein's most important role in the body is as a component of glutathione and it is cysteine's thiol group that give glutathione it's powerful properties as a detoxifyer and antioxidant. The body's ability to manufacture glutathione (a tripeptide) is largely determined by the availability of cysteine, as its other two components, glutamic acid and glycine are generally more abundant.

I• Principally used in detoxification as it boosts glutathione levels
• Some studies indicate a use in heavy metal detoxification
• Important amino acid for encouraging Phase II liver processes
• Component of alpha-keratin in healthy nails, skin and hair
• Component of some digestive enzymes.

Product Specifications

Encapsulated with: Capsule shell (Gelatin), Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose.

Disintegration time: Less than 30 minutes.

Dosage recommendations: 1 to 3 capsule daily with water or fruit juice, rather than milk.

An Amino Acid is best taken 1/2 hour before any meal or at bedtime.

Caution: This product is not recommended for children or growing adolescents, or pregnant or lactating women. 

Health Food Supplements may be useful sources to help fill the gaps in diets of people at certain times in their lives or to prevent deficiency symptoms, but they can never replace a varied, balanced diet. Supplements can also provide general health benefits effects for people who are lacking certain nutrients in their body.

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