FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 L-METHIONINE Amino acid and chelator. Not synthesized by the body. Required for the synthesis of cysteine and carnitine (q.v.). A good source for sulfur, important for the breakdown of fat in liver and arteries. Digestive aid which helps detoxify harmful agents, aids muscle weakness, prevents brittle hair, beneficial for allergic chemical sensitivities and osteoporosis. Sources are meat, dairy products, fish and eggs. High meat and dairy product diets generate excess methionine which is converted into homocysteine, HCY. HCY damages arteries (arteriosclerosis) and can damage the heart. Vitamins B-6, B-12, and folic acid helps control the production of homocysteine (HCY). For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 L-METHIONINE Amino acid and chelator. Not synthesized by the body. Required for the synthesis of cysteine and carnitine (q.v.). A good source for sulfur, important for the breakdown of fat in liver and arteries. Digestive aid which helps detoxify harmful agents, aids muscle weakness, prevents brittle hair, beneficial for allergic chemical sensitivities and osteoporosis. Sources are meat, dairy products, fish and eggs. High meat and dairy product diets generate excess methionine which is converted into homocysteine, HCY. HCY damages arteries (arteriosclerosis) and can damage the heart. Vitamins B-6, B-12, and folic acid helps control the production of homocysteine (HCY). For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
