Pure Encapsulations l-Methionine delivers free-form l-methionine per capsule. L-methionine is an essential amino acid notable for its sulfur content, which is an important component of cartilage building blocks such as proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans.
Methionine is incorporated into tissue proteins and enzymes and is a component of active peptides, including methionine enkephalin and various endorphins. One of its primary roles is as a methyl donor, contributing to numerous physiological pathways in the body, including the formation of myelin components. In the methylation pathway, methionine is converted to S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), itself a methyl donor.
Studies suggest that l-methionine promotes healthy cellular metabolism, enzyme activity, and glutathione concentration. Like choline and betaine, l-methionine is also a lipotropic compound, supporting lipid metabolism and healthy hepatic function. In combination with antioxidants, l-methionine may also play a role in healthy pancreatic function.
Pure Encapsulations formulates this product as a single-ingredient, free-form amino acid in a vegetarian capsule.
| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving size 1 capsule | ||
| Servings per container 60 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| L-Methionine (free-form) | 375 mg | * |
| * Daily value (DV) not established | ||
| Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water) | ||
L-Methionine (free-form) — serves as a methyl donor in the methylation pathway, where it is converted to S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe); supports tissue protein synthesis, healthy cellular metabolism, enzyme activity, glutathione concentration, lipid metabolism, and healthy hepatic function, and contributes to the formation of myelin components.
