L-Cysteine Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

L-cysteine is an amino acid produced naturally in small quantities by the body and directly contributes to the production of glutathione, an important antioxidant. Though the body naturally produces L-cysteine, you can still supplement with it from a product called N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC).^1,2

L-Cysteine Health Uses and Health Benefits

L-cysteine is considered to have antioxidant health benefits, meaning it helps to protect cells from damage and contribute to their repair. L-cysteine can help defend the body against chronic illness, including HIV according to one study. L-cysteine also helps ease digestive ailments like bowel inflammation and can help normalize blood sugar levels to manage and prevent diabetes.²

References

1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-cysteine
2. https://draxe.com/l-cysteine/