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Methionine

Uses

Methionine is one of the essential amino acids (building blocks of protein), meaning that it cannot be produced by the body, and must be provided by the diet. It supplies sulfur and other compounds required by the body for normal metabolism and growth. Methionine also belongs to a group of compounds called lipotropics, or chemicals that help the liver process fats (lipids). Others in this group include choline, inositol, and betaine (trimethylglycine).

What Are Star Ratings?

This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Used for Why
2 Stars
Pancreatic Insufficiency
2,000 mg daily
2 Stars
Parkinson’s Disease
5 grams per day
Preliminary trials have suggested that the amino acid methionine may effectively treat some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Preliminary trials have suggested that the amino acid, (5 grams per day), may effectively treat some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

1 Star
HIV and AIDS Support
Refer to label instructions
One trial found that methionine may improve memory recall in people with AIDS-related nervous system degeneration.

People with AIDS have low levels of . Some researchers suggest that these low methionine levels may explain some aspects of the disease process, especially the deterioration that occurs in the nervous system and is responsible for symptoms such as dementia. A preliminary trial found that methionine (6 grams per day) may improve memory recall in people with AIDS-related nervous system degeneration.

In a preliminary trial, a thymus extract known as Thymomodulin® improved several immune parameters among people with early HIV infection, including an increase in the number of T-helper cells.

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