MIT: Cysteine may help restore and rejuvenate the small intestine.

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A new study from MIT has found that consuming foods high in the amino acid cysteine may help restore and rejuvenate the small intestine. The researchers discovered that cysteine activates an immune signaling pathway that enables stem cells to generate new intestinal tissue.

This increased regenerative activity could help repair damage caused by radiation, a common side effect experienced by patients undergoing cancer treatments. The study was performed in mice, but if similar results are observed in humans, increasing cysteine intake through diet or supplements could become a potential way to accelerate tissue healing, according to the research team.

Cysteine is found in many high-protein foods, including meat, dairy products, legumes, and nuts. (watch the fat and/or clog hazard with meats, legumes and nuts!)

https://scitechdaily.com/mit-scientists ... s-the-gut/


Added note:

Whey protein isolate powder naturally contains cysteine. It’s one of the amino acids present in whey’s complete protein profile. It also doesn't clog when mixed with water or lactose free milk.

Another great reason to add whey protein isolate powder to ones recovery diet.