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Methionine, L-MethionineMethionine Metabolism Methionine forms S-adenosyl methionine, SAM Functions Methionine is a sulfur donor methyl donor breakdown of estrogens and degradation of histamine synthesis of carnitine, choline, creatine, epinephrine, melatonin synthesis of nucleic acids glutathione synthesis antioxidant maintains cartilage health Requirements RDA - adults - 1.5 g, children - 22 mg/kg Sources tuna, cheddar cheese, salmon Deficiency Methionine deficiency is usually related to overall protein malnutrition SAM synthesis needs B-12, folate and methionine Therapeutics depression, schizophrenia osteoarthritis, pain, fibromyalgia allergies Wilson's disease Parkinson's, migraines acrodermatitis enteropathica Toxicity rare, first signs are nausea and GI irritation use caution in bipolar disorders as SAM may precipitate a manic phase
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