METHIONINE
(ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID)
A powerful anti-oxidant and a good source of sulfur, which prevents disorders of the hair, skin, and nails

; assists the breakdown of fats, thus helping to prevent a buildup of fat in the liver and arteries, that might obstruct blood flow to the brain, heart, and kidneys

; helps to detoxify harmful agents such as lead and other heavy metals

; helps diminish muscle weakness

; prevents brittle hair; protects against the affects of radiation

; beneficial for women who take oral contraceptives because it promotes the excretion of estrogen

; reduces the level of histamine in the body which can cause the brain to relay wrong messages

; helpful to individuals suffering from schizophrenia.