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Non Essential Amino Acid : CysteineDid you know your skin needs Cysteine? It uses it to detoxify your body and is found in beta-keratin. In case you didn't know beta-keratin is the main protein in nails, hair, and skin. It also helps maintain skin elasticity and texture. This interesting amino acid also helps strengthen the protective lining in the intestines and stomach. This is useful in preventing damage from aspirin and other drugs.
What if I don't have enough? There are no known symptoms associated in a difficiency of this amino acid.
What if I have too much? While there are no known symptoms, studies in rats showed that damage to nerve cells have been cause by this amino acid in high doses. If you suffer from diabetes and cystinuria it is recommended that you avoid supplements of this amino acid.
Foods that contain it. Poultry, eggs, broccoli, eggs, garlic, red pepper, wheat, and onions. Return to Amino Acids
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