L-Methionine

Methionine is an antioxidant. It may help protect the body from damage caused by ionizing radiation. It may detoxify harmful substances in the body, such as heavy metals. It may also prevent liver damage from acetaminophen poisoning.

What Is Methionine Used For?

The sulfur in methionine provides the body with many potential health benefits.1

 These may include:

• Nourishing the hair, skin, and nails
• Protecting the cells from pollutants
• Facilitating the detoxifying process
• Slowing down the aging process
• Helping with the absorption of other nutrients (such as selenium and zinc)
• Aiding in the excretion of heavy metals (such as lead and mercury) helping the body’s excretion process
• Preventing excess fat buildup in the liver (by acting as a lipotropic agent—one that facilitates the breakdown of fats)
• Lowering cholesterol levels by increasing lecithin production in the liver