The following are the effects of cysteine for humans that are considered certain based on relevant literature.
Cysteine
- Is a building block for structural and functional proteins in the body.
- Is starting substance for the formation of non-essential amino acids.
- Represents an important source of sulfur for humans.
- Is a component of the body’s antioxidant glutathione.
- Provides a basic framework for the synthesis of glucose.
