The Function of Methionine

Methionine is a rare amino acid that neutralizes the most dangerous type of free radicals known as the hydroxyl radicals.

Hydroxyl radicals can also be formed during strenuous exercise or exposure to high levels of radiation, and can damage any type of body tissue.

Sources

High levels of methionine can be found in fish, meats, sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, and some other plant seeds. Most vegetables and fruits contain very little of it. Most legumes are also low in methionine.

Information obtained from..

1. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC (2006). Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fourth Edition. NY: Penguin Putnam, Inc.
   
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2. Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies, Phyllis A. Balch, CNC (2002), NY: Penguin Putnam, Inc.
   
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