Solgar L-Methionine 500mg Vegetable Capsules is one of Solgar\'s premium-quality amino acid range products, containing L-Methionine, a sulphur-containing amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are needed in several internal functions of the body. They are classified as \"essential\" or \"non-essential\", with essential amino acids meaning they cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplied in the diet to maintain good all-round health. Amino acids can be further used by the body to create hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, antibodies and nutrient carriers. A suboptimal intake of the essential amino acids increases the body\'s need for the non-essential amino acids either through diet or supplementation. Foods that increase amino acid intake are meat, beans, cheese and eggs. L-Methionine is an essential amino acid playing an important role in the making of proteins and peptides, the later as it assists the synthesis of Taurine, L-Cysteine, Lecithin, bile, L- Carnitine and endorphins. Solgar L-Methionine 500mg comes in a 1 vegetable capsule, for easy absorption, a day. All Solgar products meet our industry recognized \"Gold Standard\" for excellence. Made using naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947, Solgar is your perfect supplement to good health - 98% of Solgar consumers recommend the brand