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Does L-Cystine Help With Skin Lightening?

500 mg L-cystine combined with glutathione lightened skin and reduced dark spots in Asian women over 12 weeks.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

500 mg L-cystine combined with glutathione lightened skin and reduced dark spots in Asian women over 12 weeks.

Effective Dose

500 mg/day (combined with 250 mg glutathione)

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