L-methionine is an antioxidant found in meat and dairy products. In the body, methionine acts as a methyl donor in biochemical pathways and can be converted to SAMe, a natural compound that supports liver function. Supplemental L-methionine is especially recommended for people on a vegetarian diet.154-164
Serving Size 1/4 rounded teaspoon (approx. 700 mg)
Servings Per Container approximately 142
L-Methionine
700 mg
Other ingredients: none
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Take 1/4 level teaspoon daily on an empty stomach, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
To prevent accumulation of harmful homocysteine, adequate folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12 should be taken with L-methionine. Supplementing with TMG (trimethylglycine) will also aid in this process. Cancer patients should not take L-methionine because of its tendency to feed tumors.
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