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What is
Methiodine?
Methionine is classified as an
essential amino acid, which means that it cannot be
manufactured by the body. It must be obtained through the
diet or by supplementation.
What Does
in the Body?
L-Methionine supports the
production of the cellular antioxidant, glutathione, and
thereby assists in natural detoxification processes.
In the body, L-Methionine can also be converted into SAMe
(S-Adenosyl Methionine), a compound that supports healthy
joints.
Where is it
Found?
Food source
of Methionine are: Meat, fish, and dairy products are
all. L-methionine is also found in fruits and vegetables.
Symptoms of Deficiency/Side Effects
Methionine deficiency causes the liver to metabolize only
histidine to form, resulting in an incomplete form of folic
acid. Methionine deficiencies have been attributed to such
ailments as toxemia, childhood rheumatic fever, muscle
paralysis, hair loss, depression, Parkinson's, liver
deterioration, and impaired growth. |
