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Cysteine: 5 Research-Backed Benefits

Cysteine is an conditionally essential amino acid that is important for protein synthesis, detoxification, and different metabolic functions.

Cysteine is important in collagen production, which helps skin elasticity and texture, and therefore may also be important for skin, hair, and nails.

In this article, we list claims of potential benefits and/or side-effects of cysteine that we have found research on. Every claim is listed with all of its sources. We get these claims from our Nutrition Tool.

We also have an article about cysteine named What Is Cysteine & What Foods Can I Find It In? if you're interested in learning more.

Research-Backed Beneficial Claims Of Cysteine

These are some of the potential research-backed health benefits of cysteine.

1. Cell Health

Cysteine - Cell Health

About this claim

A cell is the smallest unit of life. They provide structure for the body, taking nutrients from food, and carry out functions. Our cells require nutrients to function optimally. According to research, some specific nutrients can beneficially affect your cells. Healthy cells are vital for your overall health.

Research sources for this claim

You are welcome to explore 36 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.

2. DNA Synthesis

Cysteine - DNA Synthesis

About this claim

DNA is synthesized by all living things. There are nutrients that may be important in DNA replication and DNA integrity.

Research sources for this claim

You are welcome to explore 13 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.

3. Human Metabolism

Cysteine - Human Metabolism

About this claim

Metabolism is when our body's cells change food into energy. Research indicates that some nutrients can be beneficial in the metabolism process.

Research sources for this claim

You are welcome to explore 8 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.

4. Skin Health

Cysteine - Skin Health

About this claim

Your skin needs the right kind of nutrients to stay healthy. What’s going on in the inside shows on the outside. Research is telling us that what you eat can make an enormous difference in how your skin looks and feels. It can also have an impact on common skin conditions and even the risk of skin cancer.

Research sources for this claim

You are welcome to explore 22 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.

5. Toxicity Of Nutrients

Cysteine - Toxicity Of Nutrients

About this claim

Research sources for this claim

You are welcome to explore 5 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.

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Sara Niemelä

co-founder Care Omnia, Head Content Creator




Sara
Niemelä

Nutrition is my passion. I've spent thousands upon thousands of hours reading, analyzing, categorizing and comparing research studies.

I’m a wife and a mother of three. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with my family.