Dl-Methionine Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

DL-Methionine, CAS# 59-51-8, amino acid used as nutrition supplements. Dl-Methionine widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement in many food products. Dl-Methionine is a amino acid manufactured through fermentation, available as White Crystalline Powder.

General Side Effects

It’s safe to use DL-Methionine as food nutrition supplement. However, high doses of DL-Methionine can cause brain damage and death.

Suggested Dosage

As Dl-Methionine is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Dl-Methionine for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Dl-Methionine could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Dl-Methionine in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Dl-Methionine for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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