Dr. Bob was a MD internal medicine, orthomolecular doctor, MD psychiatrist, chiropractor, and healer 65 years.  He was a diabetic who lived to 108 years with only 1 side effect 2 years before he passed away.  Dr. Bob treated diabetics over 50 years. 

Cysteine is an amino acid.  Improper metabolism of cysteine can result in the by-product called homocysteine.  Homocysteine can be toxic when it reaches high levels in the bloodstream.  Usually, cysteine is not a problem in healthy people, but an amino acid necessary for health.  However, in diabetics improper digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and protein is a major aspect of their disease.  Often, diabetics may not process and handle proteins properly.  This is what can happen in the case of methionine; it may not be properly metabolized.  This can result in high levels of homocysteine.  

Cysteine is a natural substance in the body and necessary for health.  However, diabetics need to be careful. Dr. Bob advised diabetics not to supplement cysteine supplements, such as N-acetyl-cysteine, because they did not process cysteine well.  Consult with a nutritional specialist, if you are diabetic and are considering supplementing cysteine.  You can also consider the supplement TMG, which can properly metabolize homocysteine and render it harmless.  

In conclusion, N-acetyl-cysteine and other cysteine supplements are often recommended to non-diabetics for a variety of reasons.  However, diabetics need to be careful in considering cysteine supplements, due to their inefficient metabolism and digestion of proteins. 

Note – The supplements vitamin B6, B12, and folate can also help properly metabolize cysteine.  Consider consulting with a nutritional specialist or orthomolecular doctor, when you are diabetic and you are considering supplementing cysteine.  You can read the article, “Homocysteine and Diabetic Side Effects,” to read recommended doses by world renown scientist Dr. Michael Colgan.

Note – In order for these anti-aging ideas to be successful, you must use supplements of the highest quality. Dr. Bob often said, "almost all supplement companies produce poor quality." You can consider the product page of this web site. Almost all the products met Dr. Bob’s approval. Since he passed away we have attempted to keep the same high standards.

WARNING:  DO NOT STOP ANY TREATMENT OR MEDICATION YOU CURRENTLY USE.  CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTS. 

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