(L-Methionine, DL-Methionine, L-Selenomethionine): This is an
essential amino acid containing sulfur. In its natural or
"L-" form, L-Methionine is thought to be a powerful antioxidant
preventing free-radical damage to tissues. It is also active
in detoxifying heavy metals from the body. In its "D-" form,
(the chemical-mirror image of the "L-" form), D-Methionine is
thought useful in suppressing excessive histamine levels in
the blood serum, as recent research has shown. It is also
thought to be nutritionally advantageous for those experiencing
the seasonal problems of runny, stuffy nose, itching and weeping
eye and other related difficulties.DL-Methionine can nutritionally
inhibit the production of the hormone "histamine" from the
amino acid "histidine."
DL-Methionine is used as well for
those experiencing joint and muscle hurt. Also, suppression
of histamine levels have been shown to be a nutritionally effective
means to improve male libido, and sexual drive, as well as address
the sexual problems of premature ejaculation, as is thought by some
researchers. Increased levels of histamine in males may retard
libido function whereas it may increase same in women. Conversely,
high levels of methionine in females has the effect of perhaps
reducing libido if not corrected with histidine supplementation.
Also of some interest is that under certain conditions, methionine
supplementation can nutritionally increase dopamine, serotonin and
norepinephrine: three very necessary brain neurotransmitters.
Methionine is an ingredient in the following product(s):
