Amino of the week;methionine;

Methionine ia an essential amino acid that assists in the bearkdown of fats, thus helping to prevent a build up of fat in the liver and arteries that might obstruct blood flow to the brain, heart, and kidneys. This amino acid helps the digestive system; helps to detoxify harmful agents such as lead and other heavy metals; helps diminish muscle weakness, prevent brittle hair, and protect against radiation; and is beneficial for people with osteoporosis and chemical allergies.It is also useful in the treatment of rheumatic fever and toxemia of pregnancy.
Methionine is a powerful antioxidant. It is beneficial for women who take oral contraceptives because it promotes the excretion of estrogen.
As an essential amino acid, methionine is not synthesized in the body and so must be obtained from food sources or from dietary supplements.
Good food sources of methionine include beans, eggs, fish, garlic, lentils, meat, onions, soybeans, seeds, and yogurt.
Methionine is useful for working out due to the fact that it breaks down fats and is a powerful antioxidant, it is an inexpensive way to protect the body by supplementing with five hundred milligrams after working out.