| Methionine (Amino Acid) |
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L-methionine is a protein amino acid. It is classified as an essential
amino acid for humans and therefore must be supplied in the diet.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO), recommended
daily L-methionine intake is 13 mg per kg or about one gram daily for
adults. Actual intake is higher. This is principally derived from dietary
proteins. Rich sources of L-methionine include cheeses, eggs, fish,
meat and poultry. L-methionine is also found in fruits and vegetables,
but not as abundantly. Small amounts of free L-methionine occur in
vegetables, vegetable juices and fermented foods.
Methionine is required for
It assists in the breakdown of fats and thereby prevents the build-up
of fat in the arteries, as well as assisting with the digestive system
and removing heavy metals from the body since it can be converted
to cysteine, which is a precursor to gluthione, which is of prime
importance in detoxifying the liver.
amino acid for humans and therefore must be supplied in the diet.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO), recommended
daily L-methionine intake is 13 mg per kg or about one gram daily for
adults. Actual intake is higher. This is principally derived from dietary
proteins. Rich sources of L-methionine include cheeses, eggs, fish,
meat and poultry. L-methionine is also found in fruits and vegetables,
but not as abundantly. Small amounts of free L-methionine occur in
vegetables, vegetable juices and fermented foods.
Methionine is required for
It assists in the breakdown of fats and thereby prevents the build-up
of fat in the arteries, as well as assisting with the digestive system
and removing heavy metals from the body since it can be converted
to cysteine, which is a precursor to gluthione, which is of prime
importance in detoxifying the liver.
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The amino acid methionine is also a great antioxidant as the sulfur it supplies inactivates free radicals. It may also be used to
treat depression, arthritis pain as well as chronic liver disease - although these claims are still under investigation. Some studies
have also indicated that methionine might improve memory recall.
It is also one of the three amino acids needed by the body to manufacture creatine monohydrate, a compound essential for
energy production and muscle building.
It is not recommended that you supplement methionine unless directed by a professional physician. It can be used as an
effective antidote in some cases of acetaminophen poisoning.
One preliminary study suggests that methionine can prevent bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells, 1 which may make it
useful for preventing bladder infections. ( Cranberry juice is thought to help reduce the incidence of bladder infections in a
similar fashion.)
Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
It has been suggested that a high intake of methionine, in the presence of B vitamin deficiencies, may increase the risk for
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by increasing blood levels of cholesterol and a compound called homocysteine; and
that excessive methionine intake, with an inadequate intake of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, may increase the rate of
conversion of methionine to homocysteine - both these theories have not been proven in humans.
Food sources
Methionine is found in good quantities in meat, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, lentils, onions, yogurt and seeds.
treat depression, arthritis pain as well as chronic liver disease - although these claims are still under investigation. Some studies
have also indicated that methionine might improve memory recall.
It is also one of the three amino acids needed by the body to manufacture creatine monohydrate, a compound essential for
energy production and muscle building.
It is not recommended that you supplement methionine unless directed by a professional physician. It can be used as an
effective antidote in some cases of acetaminophen poisoning.
One preliminary study suggests that methionine can prevent bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells, 1 which may make it
useful for preventing bladder infections. ( Cranberry juice is thought to help reduce the incidence of bladder infections in a
similar fashion.)
Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
It has been suggested that a high intake of methionine, in the presence of B vitamin deficiencies, may increase the risk for
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by increasing blood levels of cholesterol and a compound called homocysteine; and
that excessive methionine intake, with an inadequate intake of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, may increase the rate of
conversion of methionine to homocysteine - both these theories have not been proven in humans.
Food sources
Methionine is found in good quantities in meat, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, lentils, onions, yogurt and seeds.
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