MIT scientists discover amino acid that helps the gut heal itself

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May 21, 2026, 12:40 am123 ptsTrending
MIT scientists have identified cysteine — an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts — as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that released healing signals, helping stem cells rebuild damaged intestinal tissue after radiation…

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