· Structural Support
· Promotes Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails
· With Vitamin B-6 and C
· GMP Quality Assured
· A Dietary Supplement
NOW L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that is an important component of hair, nails and the keratin of the skin. L-Cysteine stabilizes protein structure and aids in the formation of collagen, thereby promoting healthy skin, hair and nail texture and elasticity.
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablet 1 to 3 times daily as needed.
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Supplement Facts
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Serving Size: 1 Tablet
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Value
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Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
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60 mg
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100%
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Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl)
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10 mg
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500%
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L-Cysteine (from L-Cysteine Hydrochloride)
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500 mg
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† Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients
Cellulose, citric acid, silica, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and vegetable coating.
Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Warnings
Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
Store in a cool, dry place. Please recycle.
How L-Cysteine is use for healthy skin and hair?
A very important role of the semi-essential amino acids lies with protein synthesis, meaning the building of proteins. L-cysteine is a natural building block of many important structural proteins in the connective tissue. The body is also able to convert this multifunctional nutrient into Taurine, which is important for the conducting of electric nervous impulses, the digestive as well as the vascular system.
What are the health benefits of L-cysteine?
Other potential benefits of L-cysteine include promotion of good stomach lining health and the repair of hair and nail tissue. L-cysteine has also been found to build muscle, reduce fat, help in healing burns, and contribute to the breakdown of mucus in the respiratory tract.
What foods are good sources of L-cysteine?
L-cysteine is abundant in high-protein foods such as chicken, pork, eggs, fish, milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, nuts, and seeds. It is also present in vegetables such as red peppers, onions, broccoli, and onions; and whole grains such as oatmeal and wheat germ.
How it works?
By presenting a lower molecular structure, it penetrates the cortex and form hair fibers to strengthen its structure. These bonds are responsible for the wave that appear in the hair and allows the hairdresser to shape it. Due to its high affinity of keratin, cystein act as an adhesive cementing the damaged cuticle of the wires, which justifies its moisturizing effect, conditioner and restorative.
What are the benefits of Vitamin C for skin?
• Cure damaged skin
• Ease Acne scars
• Reduce pigmentation
• Heal wounds
• Work with cosmetics
What are the food sources of Vitamin C?
The food sources of Vitamin C are as follows:
• Fruits -Guavas, kiwi fruits, papaya, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, blueberries and cantaloupe and watermelon are fruits high in vitamin C.
• Vegetables - All types of green, leafy vegetables contain high amounts of vitamin C. Vegetables that include vitamin C are broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, green and red peppers, cabbage, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, leaks, kale, tomato and onions.