CARNITINE
GABA
GLUTAMINE
HISTIDINE
ISOLEUCINE
LEUCINE
LYSINE
METHIONINE
PHENYLALANINE
THREONINE
TRYPTOPHAN
TYROSINE
VALINE
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METHIONINE
Methionine helps detoxify heavy metals in the body and is good for people with liver dysfunctions, especially if prone to a buildup of fat in the liver and arteries. It helps prevent glutathione depletion (required to maintain immune system functioning; neutralizes toxins in the liver) if the body is overloaded with toxins and is a good source of sulfur (deactivates free radicals). Methionine also:
- is involved in the breakdown of fats
- aids the digestive system
- helps diminish muscle weakness
- prevents brittle hair
- helps prevent skin and nail problems
- protects against radiation
- promotes the excretion of estrogen
- reduces the level of histamine in the body
Good dietary sources include beans, eggs, fish, garlic, lentils, meat, onions, soybeans, seeds and yogurt.
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FACTS ABOUT
AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids help to create and build healthy cells and repair damaged tissue from free radicals or other illnesses. Amino acids also form antibodies to resist influenza and bacteria as well as a myriad of other viruses that can attack the body. Amino acids are a part of the enzyme and hormone system. Amino acids also help to build and form nucleoproteins such as RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) and DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), which make up our composition, transport oxygen through the body and aid in the day-to-day activities of our muscles.
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CAUTIONS
Excessive methionine intake, together with insufficient intake of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, can increase the conversion of methionine to homocysteine—a substance linked to cardiovascular disease. Supplementation of up to 2 grams daily for long periods of time has shown not to cause any serious side effects.
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