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.
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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
- Compound Summary - Cysteine ◳
- Important in collagen production, skin elasticity and texture
- Cysteine - an overview ◳
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
- Compound Summary - Cysteine ◳
- Important roll in detoxification
You are welcome to explore 5 other nutrients that share this research-backed claim in our nutrition tool.