L-Methionine

L-Methionine A Must for a Body Builder

Amino Acids are the building block of life, and L-Methionine is of the building blocks that you cannot be without, especially in larger quantities if you are a body builder. This amino acid helps to create creatine, which tones the muscles and provides the elasticity and growth that is so important.

What is L-Methionine?

L-Methionine is a naturally occurring amino acid or body’s building block.  Everyone’s body produces this element at differing amounts based on the type of food that you ingest.  If you are a meat and fish eater, the amount of this amino acid in your body will increase.

This essential nutrient helps to eliminate fat, which helps the cardiovascular system carry essential nutrients to the heart and all vital organs.  This amino acid helps add elasticity to the muscles which is especially important to athletes and body builders.

Help for Colon Cancer

In addition to helping prevent liver damage, the use of L-Methionine is being explored to help those affected with colon cancer.  Although the studies are still in their initial stages and there are no confirmed reports, it appears as though people who have a family history of colon cancer are helped with added dosages of this amino acid.  

Parkinson’s disease and ALS are also being looked at as diseases that increased dosages of this nutrient may help to stop the disease from spreading into the muscles.  This would help elderly people who generally do not have diets rich in meat and meat products to experience a better muscle tone, allowing for a less painful stride. 

Additionally, this nutrient helps the body to eliminate waste and toxins, increasing the performance of the cardiovascular system. Body builders and athletes in general who work out on a regular basis find that increased amounts of this essential amino acid helps keep their system functioning well.