> Supplement Index > Methionine / L Methionine / S adenosyl methionine / SAM-e > Methionine / SAM-e General Information Methionine / SAM-e Uses & Scientific Evidence For Methionine / SAM-e Dosage Information Methionine / SAM-e Safety & Interaction Information Buy Methionine / SAM-e Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Methionine / SAM-e General Information Methionine is an essential sulfur amino acid. It is a part of the formation of numerous important compounds in your body. That formation is called methylation. “Methylation” deficiency has been implicated in depression. This amino acid aids in your body’s detoxification processes. Sunflower seeds are a great source of Methionine. Soy, on the other hand is deficient in Methionine. Diets deficient in this amino acid may result in a destructive breakdown and metabolism of protein. Methionine is critical in regulating the availability of folic acid, which is important especially during pregnancy. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Methionine / SAM-e Uses & Scientific Evidence For Methionine is used to treat depression, alcoholism, liver disease, and reduce allergies and asthma. It has been used to reduce the toxic effects of radiation. This amino acid improves healing from surgery and other wounds. Some studies suggest that Methionine may reduce withdrawal symptoms and depression from heroin, barbiturates, or amphetamines. It can also be used as an adjunct to L-dopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Methionine / SAM-e Dosage Information Amino acid supplements prefaced by the letter L, such as L-methionine, are more similar to the amino acids in the body than those that start with the letter D, with the exception of D-L phenylalanine, which treats chronic pain. The standard dose is 1 capsule 1-3 times daily with or without food. At the same time you should be using a good multi vitamin/mineral. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Methionine / SAM-e Safety & Interaction Information Those who are experiencing low serum levels of essential blood proteins, apathy, loss of pigmentation in hair, edema, lethargy, liver damage, muscle loss, fat loss, skin lesions, weakness, or marked slowed growth in children could be suffering from an Methionine deficiency. There are no known cautions or interactions associated with taking Methionine. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Methionine / SAM-e Supplements and Products Below