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Methionine, like all amino acids, is needed to make various proteins used for the mainenance, repair, and growth of body tissues.
As a lipotropic, methionine helps prevent the unhealthy buildup of fat in the liver and might help prevent the damaging effects of alcohol.
Methionine helps make several other amino acids, including creatine and carnitine.
As a source of sulfur, methionine might prevent certain hair and skin disorders.