cysteine

/ˈsɪstiːn/
noun
  1. An amino acid that is a building block of proteins and is important for making antioxidants in the body.
    • Cysteine helps your body produce glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.
    • Some hair products include cysteine to strengthen hair strands.
    • Foods like chicken, eggs, and broccoli contain cysteine.
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