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L-Cystine 500 Mg
by Douglas Labs
60 Capsules
Hair Keratin, Digestive Enzymes, & Lactoglobulin
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L-Cystine - 500 mg, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 500 mg of the amino acid L-Cystine in each gelatin capsule.*
Amino acids have many functions in the body. They are the building blocks for all body proteins—structural proteins that build muscle, connective tissue including skin, bone and other structures, and functional proteins in the form of thousands of metabolically active enzymes. Amino acids provide the body with the nitrogen that is essential for growth and maintenance of all tissues and structures.*
Aside from these general functions, individual amino acids also have specific functions in many aspects of human physiology and biochemistry. Amino acids serve as precursors for many nitrogenous substances. These include heme, purines, pyrimidines, hormones, and neuro-transmitters, including biologically active peptides. In addition, many proteins contain amino acids that have been modified for a specific function, e.g., calcium binding or collagen cross-linking.*
L-Cystine is a non-essential amino acid that is formed when two L-cysteine molecules are joined together by a disulfide bridge, formed when L-cysteine is oxidized. L-cysteine can be converted by the body into L-cystine and vice versa as the body requires. L-cystine is a vital component of hair keratin, digestive enzymes, and lactoglobulin.*
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Supplement FactsServing Size: One (1) Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60 | | | | Amount
Per Serving | Daily
Value | | L-Cystine | 500 mg | ** | |
** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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| Also contains Cellulose, Gelatin (capsule) and Vegetable Stearate. This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring. |
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| As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule daily or as directed by physician. |
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| KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. |
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| This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring. |
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| Amino acid deficiency, Brittle Hair, Digestive Balance, Muscle Fatigue, Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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| Amino Acids, Connective Tissue, Digestive System, Hair, Muscles |
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Marchesini G, Bianchi G, Rossi B, et al. Nutritional treatment with branched-chain amino acids in advanced liver cirrhosis. J Gastroenterol 2000;35:7-12.
Young VR, Borgonha S. Adult human amino acid requirements. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 1999;2:39-45.
Young VR, Borgonha S. Nitrogen and amino acid requirements: : the Massachusetts Institute of Technology amino acid requirement pattern. J Nutr 2000;130:1841S-9S. |
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