L-methionine: support for the bladder, healthy sleep and good mood

The sulphurous amino acid L-methionine is essential for the human body. It is an important sulphur supplier for the body and has a characteristic smell.

Methionine is the precursor of cysteine and taurine and is needed for their synthesis. It also has antioxidant properties and is able to protect the body against toxic substances and free radicals.

Furthermore, the amino acid is involved in the formation of some proteins and messengers such as L-carnitine, adrenaline, choline and melatonin. The organism needs L-carnitine for the energy metabolism and enables the transport of long-chain fatty acids through the mitochondrial membrane. Choline enables the synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is responsible for forwarding the nerve impulses to the heart and it controls the transmission of impulses between the nerves and muscles. The body needs melatonin for a healthy day-night rhythm.

L-methionine is able to acidify the urine, which makes it harder for bacteria to grow and settle down in the bladder. Regular measuring of the pH value is recommended to control the success of the urine acidification.

• supports the natural acidic environment of the bladder
• is able to contribute to a healthy liquid balance in the tissue
• for healthy sleep
• stimulates the formation of the mood-lifting neurotransmitter serotonin
• can be of importance for the histamine level
• pure substance