Methionine is important for metabolism and detoxification. It is required for tissue repair, and absorption of zinc, selenium, and other minerals. It is also a precursor for cysteine, a non-essential amino acid. Sources include eggs, chicken, beef dairy, turkey, beef, fish, pork, tofu, milk, cheese, nuts, beans, whole grains like quinoa.
Quick Facts
-Important for metabolism and detoxification
-Needed for tissue repair, and absorption of zinc, selenium, and other minerals
-Precursor to cysteine, a non-essential amino acid
RDI
10.4 mg / kg [105]
Also: 4.1 mg / kg for cysteine even though it is not an essential amino acid
Sources
Eggs, chicken, beef dairy, turkey, beef, fish, pork, tofu, milk, cheese, nuts, beans, whole grains like quinoa [134]
