Targeting Oxidized Cysteine Through Diet Could Reduce Inflammation And Lower Disease Risk
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 22:14
in Health & Medicine
High levels of oxidized cysteine in the blood drive white blood cells to send out inflammatory messages, providing a direct link between a key marker of oxidative stress and inflammation. Targeting cysteine with antioxidants could reduce inflammation, which contributes to heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases. Adding cysteine to specialized nutrition formulations could reduce the impact of inflammation and sepsis in critical care patients.