L-methionine

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One of the essential substances for the human body is the amino acid called methionine. Its peculiarity is the absence of independent production by the body. The active ingredient comes from food, so a varied diet plays a crucial role.

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.