L-methionine
With a fast and active lifestyle, more energy will be required, and accordingly, the need for the amino acid l-methionine will increase.
Pharmacological properties of l-methionine 
Efficacy and effectiveness of the biologically active drug:
- It has a lipotropic effect. It helps in the synthesis of phospholipids, namely choline and lecithin.
- It promotes the regulation of the level of adrenaline, which is formed on the basis of the hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, cortisol.
- It works in conjunction with creatine.
- l-methionine helps to remove accumulated toxic substances and has a detox effect.
- It reduces the level of dangerous cholesterol, blunts its negative effects.
- It prevents the accumulation of fat in the liver.
Indications for use of L-methionine
There are diseases that develop and progress against the background of a lack of methionine. The application is relevant when:
- Liver diseases. It helps in the treatment of hepatitis, alcoholic hepatopathy, and cirrhosis.
- It helps with minor poisoning by benzene, chloroform, arsenic, and other dangerous chemical compounds.
- It is a restorative complex in the treatment of alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, exhaustion.
- Protein deficiency due to infectious diseases.
- To prevent the development of atherosclerosis, maintain elasticity and patency of blood vessels.
What to choose: Methionine in tablets or capsules
The choice of the supplement format depends on personal preferences. Some will like soft gelatin or vegetarian capsules, others prefer the standard tablet form.
L-methionine: Price and dosage
The price is influenced by the manufacturer's brand and the number of capsules. The permissible daily allowance is indicated in the table:
Age | Dosage, reception 3 times a day |
Teenagers under 20 | 0.25 g |
Children from 7 to 12 years old | not more than 0.5 g |
Teens | 0.5 - 0.7 g |
Adults | 0.5 - 1.5 g |
The course can last from 10 to 30 days or 3 periods of 10 days with similar breaks.