Cysteine is a Non-Essential, Glucogenic, Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid that is synthesized in the Liver. Cysteine and Cystine readily convert to one another and have almost identical functions within the body (although Cystine is a less desirable form than "true" Cysteine).

Health Benefits:

• may possess life extension potential 
• may help to prevent Cataracts
• can prevent damage to hair follicles caused by Free Radicals
• may be useful for the treatment of Hair Loss
• may help prevent some forms of Cancer
• may minimise the toxic effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
• is a potent Antioxidant
• may help prevent alcohol-induced fatty liver
• may be of assistance to people afflicted with Obesity
• may enhance the function of the Thyroid Gland
• may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis
• may enhance the growth of muscles
• may alleviate some cases of Manic Depression
• may alleviate some cases of Schizophrenia
• may alleviate Asthma
• may inhibit damage to the Bronchial tubes from tobacco smoke condensates
• may help to loosen mucous congestion that occurs during smokers cough
• may help to prevent and alleviate Bronchitis
• may help prevent and alleviate Emphysema
• may help to maintain healthy lung function
• may help to prevent and alleviate Tuberculosis
• may accelerate the healing of wounds
• may protect the body from the toxic effects of alcohol
• "spent" Cysteine is metabolized to form endogenous Glucose within the Liver
• may participate in repairing some forms of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) within the body
• may enhance the function of Vitamin B6
• chelates with several Toxic Minerals, enhancing their elimination
• may facilitate the breakdown of Peroxides within the body
• may inhibit the carcinogens in Tobacco smoke (thereby helping to prevent forms of Cancer known to be induced by Tobacco Smoking)