| Methionine is an
essential amino acid that is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained
from food. It is one of the sulphur containing amino acids and is
important in many body functions. Through its supply of sulphur, it improves the
tone and pliability of the skin, conditions the hair and strengthens
nails. The mineral sulphur also protects the cells from airborne
pollutants, such as smog, slows down the aging process in the cells, and is
involved with the production of protein. Methionine is essential for
the absorption and transportation and bio-availability of selenium and zinc
in the body. It also acts as a lipotropic agent to prevent excess fat buildup in
the liver, and is an excellent chelator of heavy metals, such as lead,
cadmium and mercury, binding them and aiding in their excretion from the body.
Methionine can help fatigue and may be useful in
some cases of allergy because it reduces histamine release. It has also
been used in the treatment of rheumatic fever and toxemia resulting from
pregnancy. Recent studies show methionine deficiencies may be associated with
the development of age related cataracts, and supplements may delay their
development. In Parkinson's disease patients taking L-Dopa, it was found that
additional supplements with L-Methionine may further decrease the tremors and
rigidity that limit normal activities.
Methionine is an amino acid and methionine is
available from natural and synthetic sources.
Reasons to use Methionine:
o Functions as building block of all proteins
o Cysteine and taurine may rely on methionine for synthesis in the human body
Possible Benefits of Methionine:
o Helps eliminate fatty substances that obstruct arteries, including those that
supply the brain, heart, kidneys.
Single amino-acid deficiencies are unknown except
in people on crash diets consisting of only a few foods. Amino-acid
deficiencies appear more commonly as a result of total protein deficiency.
Anyone with inadequate caloric or nutritional dietary intake or increased
nutritional requirements. Those with inadequate protein dietary intake.
Children, pregnant or breast-feeding women who are vegan vegetarians.
People with recent severe burns or injuries. Premature infants.
Methionine deficiency symptoms include:
| Moderate methionine
deficiencies
o Slowed growth in children
o Low levels of essential proteins
in blood |
Severe methionine
deficiencies
o Apathy
o Depigmentation of hair
o Edema
o Lethargy
o Liver damage
o Loss of muscle and fat
o Skin lesions
o Weakness |
Methionine is also known as :
L-methionine
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