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L-Methionine

Written By Dr. Anuj SainiReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

L-Methionine Uses

L-Methionine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How L-Methionine works

L-methionine is a precursor to L-cysteine. L-cysteine itself may have antioxidant activity. L-cysteine is also a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione. Antioxidant activity of L-methionine and metabolites of L-methionine appear to account for its possible anti-hepatotoxic activity.

Common side effects of L-Methionine

Brain death, Increased homocysteine in blood, Brain injury, Cardiac disorder
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