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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 30, 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 contains one active ingredient: L-cysteine, an amino acid your body uses to make proteins and glutathione (an important antioxidant). L-cysteine is also found naturally in foods like poultry, garlic, and onions.

The powder form here is pure ingredient—there are no inactive fillers or binders listed.

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 evidence for L-cysteine isn't established for the uses we have data on. Our data shows insufficient evidence to rate its effectiveness for androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss), venous leg ulcers, hangover, stroke, and gastritis.

That means either not enough quality trials exist, or the ones we have don't yet show a clear benefit. If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.

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 when you get it from food. The catch is that safety data on supplement-level doses over time is limited, so the long-term effects at high doses aren't well studied.

Because of that gap, it's wise to avoid taking this unless your doctor advises otherwise. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the limited data we hold rates L-cysteine as likely safe, but confirm with your own healthcare provider before taking it.

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 any antidiabetes drug—insulin, metformin, or any other blood sugar medication—double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement. L-cysteine may lower blood sugar, and combining it with your medication could push your levels too low.

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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 may interest you if you're exploring amino acids and you're not on diabetes medication. If you take any blood sugar medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first—the risk of low blood sugar is the main concern.

Either way, talk it over with your healthcare provider before you start, since long-term safety data at supplement doses is scarce.

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.
Is L-cysteine safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Our data rates L-cysteine as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, confirm with your doctor before you take it—they know your full health picture and can give you personalized advice.
Does L-cysteine actually work for hair loss or wound healing?
The evidence isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient evidence to rate it for androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss) or venous leg ulcers. If you're hoping it'll help with either, it's worth discussing with your doctor to weigh whether the evidence supports trying it.
What are the common side effects?
We have no adverse effects listed in our data for L-cysteine. That doesn't mean none exist—it means they weren't reported in the research we reviewed. If you notice anything unusual after starting it, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How much of this supplement is safe to take long-term?
That's uncertain. Food amounts of L-cysteine are fine, but the safety of high-dose supplements over time isn't well studied. Talk with your doctor about a dose that makes sense for your situation.
Is this just the amino acid L-cysteine, or is there anything else in it?
It's pure L-cysteine powder with no inactive fillers or binders listed. You get the amino acid and nothing else in the ingredient list.

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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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