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Nutrition » Methionine [ Met ]

AI Overview

Methionine is an essential amino acid that is vital for protein synthesis and metabolism. It's a key component of one-carbon metabolism, and is also an important antioxidant. 
Function
  • Protein synthesisMethionine is the first amino acid to attach to the ribosome when proteins are being made. 
  • MetabolismMethionine helps break down fats, and is involved in the production of creatine, an energy-producing compound. 
  • AntioxidantMethionine's sulfur group inactivates free radicals. 
  • Methyl donorMethionine is a methyl donor in epigenetic and detoxification pathways. 
Methionine [ Met ]

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