Zinc L-Methionine

L-methionine is an essential amino acid that the human body does not produce itself. Therefore, it must be obtained through food or supplements. It is one of the building blocks of proteins in the body.

This amino acid is mainly found in animal products such as red meat, poultry, fish and dairy. For people who follow a plant-based diet, nuts, seeds and legumes can be a source of L-methionine, although to a lesser extent. It is important to eat a varied diet to get enough.

L-methionine and DL-methionine are two variants of the amino acid methionine, but they have different uses and structures. L-methionine is the form that occurs naturally in food and is used by the body for protein synthesis and other processes. This form is biologically active.

DL-methionine is a synthetic variant that consists of both the L- and D-isomers. The D-isomer has no biological function in the body and is usually not used. With DL-methionine, it is only the L-form that can be converted and used by the body, while the D-form remains inactive.

L-methionine can indeed be taken in a supplement. For example, it is an ingredient in Insentials Smart Collagen.