If you’re looking to support your body’s glutathione production and antioxidant defenses, this provides the key building block. At one tablet, you're getting 500 mg of **L-Cysteine** — just below the 600 mg minimum used in clinical research. Following the label's suggestion of 1–3 tablets daily puts you at 500–1,500 mg, comfortably within the studied range for supporting liver health and antioxidant capacity.

You're also getting 60 mg of **Vitamin C** and 10 mg of **Vitamin B6**, both of which play supporting roles in cysteine metabolism and glutathione recycling. These are modest doses — well below their own clinical ranges — so think of them as functional co-factors rather than standalone contributors.

One thing worth knowing: if you're supplementing for glutathione support, most clinical research actually uses NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine), which is more stable and better studied. Free-form L-Cysteine is less researched as a standalone supplement, so the evidence base here is thinner than the dose alone might suggest.

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L-Cysteine 500 mg

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What it does

A combination of 3 label ingredients.

Cysteine

Form not confirmedGrade —

An amino acid used in normal protein production; additional benefits from isolated supplements remain uncertain.

Vitamin C

ascorbic acidBudget

Supports normal collagen production and immune function, and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods.

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Ingredients (3)

Other ingredients

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Coating (unspecified)Coating

Generic tablet coating declaration where the label does not itemize the coating's components; modern aqueous film coatings are typically cellulose-based (HPMC) with a plasticizer

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

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How to take it

With food

On the label

Suggested Usage: Take 1 tablet 1 to 3 times daily as needed.

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

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