cocoberry10
Well-Known Member
Hello ladies:
I have come to know that L-cysteine and L-cystine (related amino acids) have a lot to do with the strength, length, health and coil of our hair. We all know about MSM/Sulfur, and this is a part of it. Apparently, it even helps with T-Cell protection. Also, Glutathione (mentioned below) is a good source for the immune system (apparently, those with HIV/AIDS have low levels of these amino acids--learned from articles). This sounds like good stuff! Also, I think you are supposed to take double the amount of Vitamin C as you do L-Cysteine and L-Glutathione, so that it absorbs properly (I read this somewhere else).
For those that take L-Cysteine and/or L-Cystine, how much do you take? Also, do you take L-Glutathione, and if so, how much?
Below I include various info on these items. Apparently, the amount of L-Cysteine, or disulfide bonds determines how much coil/curl one has and L-Cysteine strengthens hair.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem99/chem99328.htm
Question: What makes curly hair curly?
john h hersey
Answer:
Hair is made of protein (just like pretty much everything else in
your body). Now in these proteins are sulfur atoms (called sulfides). When two sulfur atoms come together, they form what's called a disulfide bond. If two sulfur atoms are far apart in the same protein, and they come together to form that bond, the protein is going to bend accordingly. The more disulfide bonds, the curlier the hair. Naturally curly hair has a lot of disulfide bonds. When people with straight hair get a 'perm' they are chemically forcing the making of disulfide bonds. These bonds are pretty strong too...very difficult to break. 'Perm' is short for 'permanent wave' though a 'perm' isn't really permanent. As the new hair grows in, it will be straight and only the ends curly. And it's very difficult to straighten out naturally curly hair.
http://www.betterbodz.com/library/l_cysteine.html
Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino that detoxifies many harmful chemicals including those from cigarette smoke, pollution and alcohol as well as copper and heavy toxic metals. Cysteine can prevent hangovers and promotes healing and the immune system. Since Cysteine is a central amino in the protein keratin, it has been found to increase hair growth by as much as 100%, to increase the diameter of hair shafts and to harden the nails. Cysteine is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to help protect the cells against X-Ray and nuclear radiation. One note of caution; Cysteine can affect insulin effectiveness so diabetics need to exercise caution when using this amino.
There is no question that Cysteine helps improve the look of the hair and the hardness of nails. Most people take between 500 mgs. and 1,000 grams of Cysteine daily. This is an amino that works very well in supplement form.
http://www.thewayup.com/products/0060.htm
L-CYSTEINE
L-Cysteine can be obtained from dietary protein or synthesized from the amino acid L-methionine. It is directly depleted by cigarette smoking, the depletion of which may be partially related to the faster aging of skin in smokers.
L-Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino acid which, together with glycine & glutamic acid, forms the all-important antioxidant glutathione. L-Cysteine contributes to the formation of protein in our bodies. It plays a role in energy metabolism, both by being able to convert to glucose & be used as fuel, & by playing a part in the synthesis of fatty acids. It acts in the liver to help detoxify carcinogens & other dangerous chemicals. Cysteine is essential for T-cell proliferation & activation in your immune system. Cysteine is a major component of skin, hair, & fingernails. Studies show that cysteine supplementation can increase hair shaft diameter and hair growth density in some cases of hair loss.
Cysteine may be used to:
Help with skin health.
Stop hair loss & aid hair growth.
Aid wound healing from injuries, burns, or surgery.
Help protect us from the adverse effects of alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, & other chemicals.
Support the liver when there are liver disorders.
Enhance absorption of iron.
Ameliorate chemical sensitivity reactions.
Promote the production of red & white blood cells.
Support cartilage (as a precursor to chondroitin sulfate.)
I have come to know that L-cysteine and L-cystine (related amino acids) have a lot to do with the strength, length, health and coil of our hair. We all know about MSM/Sulfur, and this is a part of it. Apparently, it even helps with T-Cell protection. Also, Glutathione (mentioned below) is a good source for the immune system (apparently, those with HIV/AIDS have low levels of these amino acids--learned from articles). This sounds like good stuff! Also, I think you are supposed to take double the amount of Vitamin C as you do L-Cysteine and L-Glutathione, so that it absorbs properly (I read this somewhere else).
For those that take L-Cysteine and/or L-Cystine, how much do you take? Also, do you take L-Glutathione, and if so, how much?
Below I include various info on these items. Apparently, the amount of L-Cysteine, or disulfide bonds determines how much coil/curl one has and L-Cysteine strengthens hair.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem99/chem99328.htm
Question: What makes curly hair curly?
john h hersey
Answer:
Hair is made of protein (just like pretty much everything else in
your body). Now in these proteins are sulfur atoms (called sulfides). When two sulfur atoms come together, they form what's called a disulfide bond. If two sulfur atoms are far apart in the same protein, and they come together to form that bond, the protein is going to bend accordingly. The more disulfide bonds, the curlier the hair. Naturally curly hair has a lot of disulfide bonds. When people with straight hair get a 'perm' they are chemically forcing the making of disulfide bonds. These bonds are pretty strong too...very difficult to break. 'Perm' is short for 'permanent wave' though a 'perm' isn't really permanent. As the new hair grows in, it will be straight and only the ends curly. And it's very difficult to straighten out naturally curly hair.
http://www.betterbodz.com/library/l_cysteine.html
Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino that detoxifies many harmful chemicals including those from cigarette smoke, pollution and alcohol as well as copper and heavy toxic metals. Cysteine can prevent hangovers and promotes healing and the immune system. Since Cysteine is a central amino in the protein keratin, it has been found to increase hair growth by as much as 100%, to increase the diameter of hair shafts and to harden the nails. Cysteine is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to help protect the cells against X-Ray and nuclear radiation. One note of caution; Cysteine can affect insulin effectiveness so diabetics need to exercise caution when using this amino.
There is no question that Cysteine helps improve the look of the hair and the hardness of nails. Most people take between 500 mgs. and 1,000 grams of Cysteine daily. This is an amino that works very well in supplement form.
http://www.thewayup.com/products/0060.htm
L-CYSTEINE
L-Cysteine can be obtained from dietary protein or synthesized from the amino acid L-methionine. It is directly depleted by cigarette smoking, the depletion of which may be partially related to the faster aging of skin in smokers.
L-Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino acid which, together with glycine & glutamic acid, forms the all-important antioxidant glutathione. L-Cysteine contributes to the formation of protein in our bodies. It plays a role in energy metabolism, both by being able to convert to glucose & be used as fuel, & by playing a part in the synthesis of fatty acids. It acts in the liver to help detoxify carcinogens & other dangerous chemicals. Cysteine is essential for T-cell proliferation & activation in your immune system. Cysteine is a major component of skin, hair, & fingernails. Studies show that cysteine supplementation can increase hair shaft diameter and hair growth density in some cases of hair loss.
Cysteine may be used to:
Help with skin health.
Stop hair loss & aid hair growth.
Aid wound healing from injuries, burns, or surgery.
Help protect us from the adverse effects of alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, & other chemicals.
Support the liver when there are liver disorders.
Enhance absorption of iron.
Ameliorate chemical sensitivity reactions.
Promote the production of red & white blood cells.
Support cartilage (as a precursor to chondroitin sulfate.)
