12 Facts About Methionine

Methionine is an essential amino acid in humans.

Methionine is an important part of angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels.

Methionine is an a-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Methionine is one of only two amino acids encoded by a single codon in the standard genetic code .

Methionine-derivative S-adenosyl methionine is a cofactor that serves mainly as a methyl donor.

Methionine can be regenerated from homocysteine via methionine synthase in a reaction that requires vitamin B12 as a cofactor.

Methionine raises the intracellular concentration of glutathione, thereby promoting antioxidant mediated cell defense and redox regulation.

Methionine is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cysteine, carnitine, taurine, lecithin, phosphatidylcholine, and other phospholipids.

DL-Methionine is sometimes given as a supplement to dogs; It helps reduce the chances of kidney stones in dogs.

Methionine is known to increase the urinary excretion of quinidine by acidifying the urine.

Methionine is allowed as a supplement to organic poultry feed under the US certified organic program.

Methionine can be used as a nontoxic pesticide option against giant swallowtail caterpillars, which are a serious pest to orange crops.