L-Cysteine
500 mg, 60 capsules
Item Catalog Number: 00064 |
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L-cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids, the others being taurine (which can be produced from L-cysteine) and L-methionine from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body by a multi-step process. Cysteine plays a role in the sulfation cycle, acting as a sulfur donor in phase II detoxification and as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Cysteine also helps synthesize glutathione, one of the body’s most important natural detoxifiers. |
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| Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 1 capsule |
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Servings Per Container 60 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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L-cysteine
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500 mg |
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(from L-cysteine HCl) |
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Other ingredients: cellulose, gelatin, purified water, magnesium stearate, MCT, silica. | |
| Dosage and Use |
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One capsule daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. | |
| Caution |
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When taking N-acetyl cysteine it is recommended that two to three times as much vitamin C be taken at the same time. Failure to do so may result in more harm than good from taking this product because of the prolonged presence of the oxidized L-cysteine.* | |
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