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HealthWise® L-Methionine is an essential amino acid, found in foods not commonly eaten by vegans or vegetarians. It contributes to the synthesis of S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), which is necessary for normal brain function, and L-Cysteine, which is a component of glutathione, an important antioxidant molecule in the body.

Methionine is also a transporter of the antioxidant mineral, selenium. L-Methionine helps to break down fats and assists with choline production and transport of selenium and zinc. Cells in the liver and kidneys especially need this amino acid for regeneration.

Methionine is used to prevent liver damage in acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning.

Methionine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks that our bodies use to make proteins. Methionine is found in meat, fish, and dairy products, and it plays an important role in many cell functions.