L-Cysteine

• Applications of L-Cysteine:

￮ Food: used as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry, helping to prevent oxidation and spoilage of food.

￮ Dietary: Functions as a key ingredient in health supplements, known for its antioxidant, detoxifying, and liver-protecting properties. It is commonly used in anti-aging and sports recovery formulations.

￮ Pharmaceutical: L-cysteine is a precursor to glutathione (GSH), an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative stress-induced cellular damage. Therefore, L-cysteine is commonly used to treat diseases related to oxidative stress, such as liver diseases and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease)

￮ Animal Feed: used as an antioxidant in animal feed, helping animals reduce oxidative stress, improve health, and promote growth

￮ Cosmetics: L-cysteine helps promote collagen synthesis and reduces signs of skin aging. It is also used as a whitening agent and has certain antioxidant and anti-aging effects. L-cysteine is an essential component of keratin and contributes to hair health by improving the gloss and strength of hair. It is frequently used in hair care products to help enhance hair quality and reduce hair loss.

￮ Biochemical Research: A vital component in biological culture media and biochemical studies, which is employed as a protecting amino acid in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and culture media.