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The body also needs plenty of methionine to produce two other sulfur-containing amino acids, cysteine and taurine, which help support the body's natural elimination of toxins, builds strong, healthy tissues, and supports cardiovascular health. Methionine is a lipotropic, or a chemical substance that helps the liver process fats (lipids). Other lipotropics include choline, inositol, and betaine (trimethylglycine), all of which help ensure normal liver function, which is essential for the elimination of toxins from the body. Methionine also supports liver function by maintaining healthy glutathione supplies; glutathione is needed to help neutralize toxins in the liver.
Methionine is needed to make creatine, a nutrient naturally found primarily in muscle tissue that provides the energy our muscles need to move, and has been found to boost athletic performance during short, intense workouts. Creatine is necessary for all muscular function, and thus supports normal functioning of the heart and circulatory system.
Methionine is essential for the formation of healthy collagen used to form skin, nails, and connective tissue. Methionine is an essential vitamin, which means it must be obtained through dietary sources. It is found in a variety of natural food sources, including beans, eggs, fish, garlic, lentils, meat, onions, soybeans, seeds, and yogurt. It is also available at health food stores and from online distributors in capsule and powder forms.
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