Cysteine is one of the 22 amino acids that make up proteins. With cystine, methionine and taurine, it is part of the sulphur amino acids. It is non-essential and can be synthesised by the body from serine and methionine.
The role and benefits of Cysteine
Involved in the synthesis of melanin (the natural pigment in skin and hair).
- Its anti-inflammatory properties are used to treat osteoarthritis and prevent atherosclerosis and arthritis.
- Intervenes in the synthesis of coenzyme A which plays a very important role in the production of energy necessary for metabolism. > Allows, in the liver, the synthesis of glutathione, a detoxifying agent
- Promotes the assimilation of zinc
- Precursor of cystine and taurine
- Helps repair DNA
- Necessary for skin and nail formation and prevents hair loss
- Detoxifying
- Fights free radicals
- Promotes healing DOSES From 500 to 3000 mg per day. > To be taken with vitamin C to avoid the formation of kidney stones or gallstones. Not recommended for diabetics (as it inactivates insulin) and pregnant women.
FOOD SOURCES
- Brewer's yeast
- wheat germ
- Dairy products
- nuts
- garlic
- onion
- Brussels sprouts
- broccoli
- eggs, meat, fish, seafood.
