Cystine

What are the benefits?

Cystine is an amino acid, which makes up 10-14% of skin and hair. It consists of two molecules of cysteine joined together. Both cystine and cysteine are capable of converting into the other form as needed. Cystine aids in the formation and maintenance of healthy skin and plays an important role in the healing of wounds or burns. It also helps to maintain levels of the coenzyme glutathione in the lungs, kidney, liver and bone marrow, and aids in protein synthesis.

What are the natural food sources?

Cystine is a non-essential amino acid that occurs naturally in many foods.

How much do you need?

There is no recommended daily allowance for cystine.

Are there any interactions?

People suffering from cystinuria, a rare genetic condition that leads to the formation of cystine kidney stones, should not take cystine.

Cystine can be found in the following SHED product ranges on this link.

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