L-Methionine (Amino Acid)

HealthWise® L-Methionine 150g

• 100% pure powder
• pharmaceutical grade
• L-Methionine
• packed without fillers or flowing agents

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Athletic Uses

In addition to its role as a precursor in protein synthesis, L-methionine participates in a wide range of biochemical reactions, including the production of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM or SAMe), L-cysteine, glutathione, taurine and sulfate.  Methionine is also a glycogenic amino acid and may participate in the formation of Dglucose and glycogen so may help with energy production and stamina.

Other Uses

Liver detoxification: The ability of L-methionine to reduce the liver-toxic effects of such hepatotoxins as acetaminophen and methotrexate has led to the suggestion that methionine should be added to acetaminophen products. However, there is some recent research suggesting that elevated L-methionine intake may promote intestinal carcinogenesis. This is unclear.

Heavy Metal Toxicity: L-methionine is involved in the formation of many substances containing protein, as well as providing sulphur. It is necessary for the bonding and excretion of toxic heavy metal compounds.

UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections): Methionine is also capable of pushing the pH-value of urine into the acidic part of the scale, reducing the occurrence of cystitis and other urinary tract infections.  The effectiveness and efficiency of ampicillin and other antibiotics is also improved where the pH-value ranges between 4 and 6.

Absorption

Some metabolism of L-methionine takes place within the intestines. That which is not metabolized is transported to the liver via the portal circulation. In the liver, Lmethionine, along with other amino acids, participates in protein biosynthesis. It may also participate in a wide variety of metabolic reactions, including the formation of SAMe, L-homocysteine, L-cysteine, taurine and sulfate. There is where it is also metabolized to produce D-glucose and glycogen.

L-methionine not metabolized in the liver is transported to the various tissues of the body where it is involved in reactions similar to those described above.

Cautions and Interactions

• One of the metabolites of L-methionine, L-homocysteine, has been implicated as a significant factor in coronary heart disease and other vascular diseases. Perhaps taking Methionine with taurine, B6,B12 & Folate may counter this production.  Learn more about homocysteine here.
• Amino acids like methionine, Creatine and SAMe can inhibit your absorption of the Parkinson’s disease medication L Dopa warn the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
• In general, it is recommended while you’re taking methionine supplements to take extra B-complex vitamins, particularly vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folate. This is because taking methionine while you have a B-vitamin deficiency could increase your blood levels of homocysteine and cholesterol, both of which are linked to elevated risks for atherosclerosis.

Dosage

• Even without B-vitamin deficiencies, taking high doses of methionine -7g daily or morecan increase your homocysteine levels.
• Studies show taking up to 2g per day of methionine doesn’t appear to cause any serious adverse effects.

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