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L-Cystine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

L-Cystine label
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Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking L-Cystine against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

L-Cystine is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, skin and hair health, liver support.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Cysteine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product is pure L-cysteine, an amino acid your body uses in several ways: it's a building block for proteins and plays a role in making glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that supports liver function and immune health. L-cysteine is also present naturally in foods like chicken, garlic, and eggs, though supplements deliver much higher doses than you'd get from eating.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient L-cysteine product and its label doesn't state a use — see L-cysteine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The data we hold doesn't establish that L-cysteine is effective for the conditions it's often marketed for — androgenic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss), venous leg ulcers, hangover, stroke, or gastritis (stomach inflammation). All of these carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence, meaning we don't have solid proof it works for any of them.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-cysteine

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-cysteine is generally well tolerated at the amounts found in food, but the safety of high-dose supplements over time isn't well studied. Limited safety data exist on supplement-level doses, so caution is advised — avoid taking it at supplement strength unless your doctor advises otherwise.

In pregnancy and lactation, the evidence suggests L-cysteine is likely safe, but supplement safety data at high doses haven't been thoroughly examined in those contexts.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-cysteine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — L-cysteine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (Moderate severity), check your specific medications with the tool on this page. Animal studies suggest L-cysteine can lower blood sugar, so combined use might raise your risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

L-Cystine is a single amino acid with no proven effectiveness for the conditions often listed on supplement bottles. If you take antidiabetes medications, you'll want to check with us before adding this to your routine.

For anyone else, the main concern is that we simply don't know how safe high-dose supplements are over time — a conversation with your pharmacist can help you decide if it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about L-Cystine, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001KV2RPP
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312137
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X001KV2RPP
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Cysteine500 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) one to three times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.

General Statements

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L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com label

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L-Cystine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Cysteine

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving

L-cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid your body uses to make proteins and the antioxidant glutathione. Most people get enough from food, and su...

L-Cysteine monograph & interactions
Interaction report

L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Cysteine 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in L-Cystine interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Cystine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Cysteine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in L-Cystine with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

L-Cysteine1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking L-cysteine supplements with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that L-cysteine can have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
L-Cysteine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Cystine, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does L-Cystine by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, L-Cystine has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Cystine contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does L-cysteine actually help with hair loss or wound healing?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to say. L-cysteine is often marketed for male-pattern hair loss and leg ulcers, but we don't have reliable proof it works for either one. If you're considering it for a specific condition, your pharmacist or doctor can point you to what research actually shows.
Is L-cysteine safe to take every day at supplement doses?
The safety of high-dose supplements over time isn't well studied, so we advise caution. Food amounts are fine, but supplement-level doses go well beyond what we know is safe from daily research. Talk with your doctor before starting if you plan to take it regularly.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The evidence suggests L-cysteine is likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, supplement safety at high doses in pregnancy hasn't been thoroughly examined, so a conversation with your pharmacist or doctor is still a good idea to be sure.
What is L-cysteine and why would I take it?
L-cysteine is an amino acid your body uses to build proteins and make glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that supports liver and immune function. It's naturally present in foods like chicken, garlic, and eggs, but supplements deliver much higher doses. The challenge is that proof it works for specific health goals is lacking.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Cystine’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

L-cysteine

Interacts with 86 drugs

L-cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid your body uses to make proteins and the antioxidant glutathione. Most people get enough from food, and supplements are usually well tolerated, bu...

Read the full L-cysteine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

L-Cystine's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

L-cysteine 2 references
  1. Dowlati Y, Maheux M, Meyer JH. The effect of oral L-cysteine on breast milk and plasma cysteine concentrations. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020;16:3163-3172.
  2. Lee S, Han KH, Nakamura Y, et al. Dietary L-cysteine improves the antioxidative potential and lipid metabolism in rats fed a normal diet. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2013;77(7):1430-4.

See these in context on the L-cysteine monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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