Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Methionine

Methionine is an essential amino acid found in proteins in the human body. It is required for normal growth, development and good health. It is important for energy production, proper cell functioning, liver health and immune system functioning. It is also involved in the production of various hormones and enzymes, …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 35× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Methionine is an essential amino acid found in proteins in the human body. It is required for normal growth, development and good health. It is important for energy production, proper cell functioning, liver health and immune system functioning. It is also involved in the production of various hormones and enzymes, and helps with the absorption of other essential nutrients. Methionine is necessary for proper digestion and it also helps with the detoxification of harmful substances. It is important for the maintenance of healthy skin and hair, as well as proper metabolism. Additionally, it has antioxidant properties and has been linked to improved cognitive functioning.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 35 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Methionine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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