Category Archives: L-methionine

Nutritional Protein Quality of Legumes

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Legumes are an important source of protein. Chickpeas, lentils, cowpeas, preen peas, green beans, broad beans and many other forms of legumes can contribute significantly to human protein needs. Pulses are the seeds of leguminous plants, and generally they are … Continue reading →

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The Methionine Content of Mycoprotein

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mycoprotein is often claimed to be an effective meat substitute due to its high protein content. The protein content of mycoprotein is high, and compares favourably to meat in terms of total protein. However, the amino acid profile of meat … Continue reading →

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Roughly 50 Essential Factors

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Biotin, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalamin, Cobalt, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Fluoride, Glucose, Iron, L-leucine, L-lysine, L-methionine, L-phenylalanine, L-theanine, L-tryptophan, Leucine, Macrominerals, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Niacin, Nickel, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, Selenium, Sodium, Starch, Thiamine, Trace Minerals, Vanadium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc | Comments Off on Roughly 50 Essential Factors

The Betaine Choline Link

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Betaine and choline are closely related compounds from a structural and functional perspective. Betaine is also called trimethylglycine and choline is also called tetramethylglycine. Both compounds function as methyl donors, and when choline donates a methyl group it becomes betaine. … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Proteins: Grains and Beans

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Humans require eight essential amino acids in their diet. These are methionine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, valine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine and threonine. These essential amino acids are required in the diet because they cannot be synthesised and are needed to build proteins. … Continue reading →

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Sulfur Amino Acids and Immunity

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Methionine and cysteine are essential and conditionally essential amino acids, respectively. Both contain sulphur as part of their R group and are important nutritionally with regard immune function. Methionine can be converted in the body to cysteine via the intermediary … Continue reading →

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