METHIONINE – AMINO ACID

Methionine is an essential amino acid works to breakdown fats, helping to prevent excess of buildup of fat in the arteries that might obstruct blood flow to the brain, heart, and kidneys.  This amino acid helps to detoxify the system from heavy metals, enhances muscle strength, prevents brittle hair, and protects against radiation.  Methionine is a powerful antioxidant, which is very effective in de-activating free radicals.  It is useful to women taking oral contraceptives, because it promotes the excretion of estrogen.  It reduces the level of histamine and can be useful in treating schizophrenia.

Sources of Methionine in food include:  fish, eggs, beans, garlic, lentils, meat, seeds, yogurt, onions, and soybeans.