• Supports the detoxification of the body system
• Strengthens the immune system
• Improves the condition of hair and skin
• Antioxidant properties
• Reduces inflammations
• Precursor to glutathione
• Protects the liver

Swanson AjiPure L-Cysteine is a dietary supplement containing L-cysteine, an essential amino acid widely used in the body system. In addition to the typical functions of all amino acids, L-cysteine has excellent antioxidant properties and can help to strengthen the immune system.

The manufacturer provides the highest quality of the product; the AjiPure® amino acids are produced in the process of fermentation, only from natural raw materials and are characterised by almost 100% purity.

L-cysteine (2-Amino-3-sulfhydrylpropanoic acid) is an organic chemical compound from the group of endogenous amino acids. It is a highly reactive substance, which means it greatly affects a number of reactions in the body system. Therapeutic properties of L-cysteine result from its chemical structure. It contains sulphur in the form of a sulfhydryl group (‒SH). ‒SH group of cysteine is a centre of action of enzymes in the acetylation and redox reactions.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
The antioxidant protection of the body system is an essential element of preventive healthcare. Without neutralizing the excess of free radicals and reducing the effects of oxidative stress, the body system cells grow old faster and can be easily damaged. This increases the risk of dysfunctions of particular organs and the development of diseases of affluence.

L-cysteine is a strong antioxidant. The built-in thiol group, consisting of hydrogen and sulphur, makes that L-cysteine is highly reactive and easily undergoes the reduction/oxidation reactions (redox reactions). This reactivity gives L-cysteine strong antioxidant properties and the ability to scavenge free radicals.

L-cysteine, together with glycine and glutamine, determines the level of the most important antioxidant in the body system, glutathione. Glutathione provides efficient removal of peroxides and excessive free radicals from the body system as well as protects cell membranes and their genetic material from damage.

L-cysteine shows strong anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces the activity of many inflammatory markers, reduces chronic inflammations in the body system and helps to inhibit the development of diseases caused by inflammations.

Improvement in detoxification and liver protection
L-cysteine plays an important role in the detoxification of the body system. It easily binds with various heavy metals (lead, cadmium and mercury) and effectively removes them from the body system. It prevents copper toxicity and neutralizes cyanides, as it is a good source of sulphur, which after binding with a cyanide creates a safe thiocyanate.

Sulphur from L-cysteine and from glutathione produced thanks to it also allows to remove dangerous pesticides, nitrogen compounds and nitrosamines (harmful chemicals created during food processing).

L-cysteine is the precursor to glutathione, the most important guardian of the detoxification centre of the body system, that is the liver. Glutathione not only promotes detoxification, but also shows hepatoprotective properties. It protects liver cells from the toxic effects of various substances, e.g. paracetamol, whose excess is poisonous and permanently damages the hepatocytes.

Support for the immune system
L-cysteine enhances the natural defence of the body system. Its deficiency leads to an increase in inflammations in the body system, which is accompanied by a significant decrease in the number of immune cells.

L-cysteine improves the immunocompetence of immune cells, as it activates the helper lymphocytes T CD4+ and the NK cells (Natural Killers) as well as stimulates the proliferation of lymphocytes. Moreover, it stimulates the production of leukotrienes, which support the functioning of white blood cells and play a role of chemical transmitters in the immune response of the body system.

Building functions
L-cysteine, like other amino acids, performs building functions in the body system. It is contained in creatine, which is the main building material of hair and nails. It also participates in the synthesis of collagen. It helps to maintain optimal skin condition and is responsible for its healthy look and flexibility.

L-cysteine is essential for the synthesis of many structural proteins of connective tissue. In the body system, it is used to produce heparins, glycosaminoglycans and chondroitin sulphuric acid. These are the substances that form cartilage tissue and connective tissue proper, and are responsible for its structure and nourishment. For this reason, L-cysteine is a common component of complex preparations supporting the functions of the osteo-articular system.

AjiPure L-cysteine is a dietary supplement recommended within preventive healthcare. It can be used not only for preventive but also for therapeutic purposes. The product contains a substance of natural origin, whose efficacy and safety have been proven in clinical studies. The enormous antioxidant potential of L-cysteine makes it the perfect element in the prevention of diseases of affluence.