Cysteine

wanna know about cysteine here we have it all. in this article we will cover what is cysteine and how it aids bodybuilding.

L-Cysteine is a sulfur-containing non-essential amino acid, making it a veritable favorite as an anti-oxidant. It's closely related to Cystine, which basically consists of 2 Cysteine molecules bonded together.

CYSTEINE

Cysteine is very unstable and almost immediately converts to Cystine when it gets the chance. Its not a true problem, because if the body needs it, it can easily convert it back to Cysteine. Its required for healthy skin, detoxification of the body (due to the sulfur-content) and the production of collagen (used for skin elasticity and texture).

That is why it is found most often in beta-keratin. (Keratin molecules are the things that make up hair, nails and such, and provide you with healthy skin. Keratin is a protein often formed and stored in skin tissue.)

Here is where cysteine proves its use as a vital component of life. It is the manufacturer of taurine, which is a compenent of glutathione. Gluthione in turn protects the brain and liver from damage by way of drugs, alcohol and other substances the body considers harmful.

Taurine is now found in many creatine products, but to what effect, no one seems to be able to tell me. Probably to get the most out of Lipoic acid, though I fail to see how it could be really useful even in that way.

It strengthens the protective lining of the stomach and intestines to prevent damage by products that are not wanted in the body (Which is why it is hard to get the most out of pills and medicin). But it does qualify as a very good liver protector.

Moreover, cysteine is critical to the metabolism of other very useful things to the bodybuilder, including coenzyme A, heparin, biotin (B-vitamin), and the praised alpha lipoic acid. It's manufactured from methionine.

© Rohan Bhardwaj