Methionine

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MSH: A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals.,CSP: primary aminoacid with the side chain -CH2CH2SCH3, which, in the form of its S-adenosyl derivative (SAM), also serves as the principle methyl group donor of biosynthetic pathways.,NCI: Amino acid with side chain -CH2CH2SCH3.,CHV: a kind of amino acid,CHV: a kind of amino acid,CHV: a kind of amino acid,NCI: One of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Methionine is required for growth and tissue repair. A sulphur-containing amino acid, methionine improves the tone and pliability of skin, hair, and strengthens nails. Involved in many detoxifying processes, sulphur provided by methionine protects cells from pollutants, slows cell aging, and is essential for absorption and bio-availability of selenium and zinc. Methionine chelates heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, aiding their excretion. It also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in

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