L-Methionine Side Effects

 DL-Methionine is an α-amino acid, CAS# 59-51-8,  widely used as nutrition supplements. DL-Methionine is widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement in many food products. DL-Methionine is a amino acid manufactured through chemical sythesis, available as A white crystalline or crystammine powder.

 

General Side Effects

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

Suggested Dosage

As L-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 L-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 L-Methionine could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use L-Methionine in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Methionine for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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