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definition
A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.
Examples of methionine in a Sentence
Feed supplements containing biotin and methionine may help to aid good quality hoof growth, especially for those horses with naturally brittle feet.
Firstly, asparagus contains a number of sulfur containing chemicals including the amino acids cysteine and methionine.
High MTR activity, possibly associated with homozygous MTR variant genotype, should increase methionine.
One methionine homozygote French case of variant CJD has been identified.
Homocysteine is a highly toxic compound made in the body from a protein building block called methionine.
If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine may be a suitable alternative for remote areas, outside hospital.
Homocysteine, a normal breakdown product of the essential amino acid methionine, is believed to exert several toxic effects.
S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) is a substance synthesized in the body that has recently been made available as a supplement.
These are both missense mutations, changing the valine residue at 287 to leucine 19 or to methionine 20.
It does contain bromelain, collagen, biotin, pantothenic acid, choline, and methionine.
For instance, beans are high in the amino acid lysine but low in tryptophan and methionine, but rice is low in lysine and high in tryptophan and methionine.
Other nutrients that assist in detoxifying the body, including methionine, cysteine, and other amino acids, may also be helpful.