DL-Methionine

Overview

DL-Methionine is a mixture of 50% of the “D” optical isomer of Methionine combined with 50% of the “L” optical isomer of Methionine.

Cardiovascular System

 DL-Methionine may counteract the toxic Cardiovascular System effects of Xanthine Oxidase. Excessive Xanthine Oxidase activity has been implicated in Atherosclerosis and heart damage: 

 This effect of DL-Methionine is believed to be attributable to the D-Methionine component of DL-Methioninine.

Immune System

 DL-Methionine may counteract Inflammation. 

Metabolism

 DL-Methionine possesses Antioxidants properties (and thereby inhibits the activity of Free Radicals).

Formulas

 DL-Methionine is an active ingredient in some specific purpose oral nutritional formulas designed for the treatment of Osteoarthritis.