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An amino acid found in everyday foods such as meat, cheese, nuts and beans could help the gut heal after cancer treatments,<\/a> according to new research.<\/p>\n

In a study conducted on mice, scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, had the strongest rejuvenating effect on stem cells and early-stage intestinal cells, which are often damaged during radiation therapy for cancer.<\/p>\n

If future human studies show similar results, boosting cysteine intake through food or supplements<\/a> could help cancer patients recover from treatment, according to the researchers.<\/p>\n

EATING MEAT COULD PROTECT AGAINST CANCER-RELATED DEATH, STUDY SUGGESTS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“The study suggests that if we give these patients a cysteine-rich diet or cysteine supplementation, perhaps we can dampen some of the chemotherapy or radiation-induced injury,” senior study author Omer Yilmaz, director of the MIT Stem Cell Initiative, said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The beauty here is we\u2019re not using a synthetic molecule; we\u2019re exploiting a natural dietary compound,” he added.<\/p>\n

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are known to damage the lining of the gut, killing healthy cells that aid digestion and repair,<\/u><\/a> according to the National Cancer Institute and MIT researchers.<\/p>\n

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The study, led by post-doctoral researcher Fangtao Chi, divided mice into groups and fed each a diet rich in one of 20 different amino acids. The team then tracked how each amino acid affected intestinal stem cell regeneration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, helping the body make muscles, hormones and other vital molecules while supporting tissue repair, growth and essential functions, according to Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n

Cysteine’s effects were noted more in the small intestine than any other part of the digestive tract, likely because the small intestine is where most protein is absorbed, the researchers noted.<\/p>\n

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They also discovered that cysteine helps trigger a repair response in the gut by activating immune cells<\/a> that release signals to regenerate intestinal tissue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The findings were published earlier this month in the journal Nature.<\/p>\n

Further work conducted by the researchers, which has not yet been published, found that a high-cysteine diet specifically helped the gut recover from treatment with 5-fluorouracil, a chemotherapy drug used to treat colon and pancreatic cancers,<\/u><\/a> according to MIT.<\/p>\n

Yilmaz\u2019s lab has previously explored how different diets affect stem cell regeneration, finding that high-fat foods<\/a> and short periods of fasting can also enhance stem cell activity. The new study, however, is the first to identify a single nutrient that can regenerate intestinal cells.<\/p>\n

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The team is also investigating whether cysteine could stimulate hair follicle regeneration<\/a>, with plans to further explore other amino acids that appear to influence stem cell regeneration.<\/p>\n

“I think we\u2019re going to uncover multiple new mechanisms for how these amino acids regulate cell fate decisions and gut health in the small intestine and colon,” Yilmaz predicted.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital has reached out to the researchers for comment.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Amie Hornaman, a certified functional medicine practitioner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, said the recent findings are promising but come with caveats, including the fact that human trials<\/a> are needed.<\/p>\n

“Cysteine is not a magic bullet, but it may become a useful tool,” Hornaman told Fox News Digital. “For now, I recommend food-first cysteine<\/a> with oncology-guided supplementation and a strong foundation of protein, fiber and microbiome support.”<\/p>\n

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Typical requirements for sulfur amino acids are roughly 13 to 19 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day, which is usually provided by a balanced, whole-foods diet, she noted.<\/p>\n

Overall, Hornaman recommends that cancer patients and survivors stay hydrated, prioritize protein and gentle fiber, and avoid high-dose antioxidants during treatments unless cleared by an oncology team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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