Methionine Deficiency
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The following are the only people who may experience a methionine deficiency:
- People on low protein diets
People who are on low protein diets may become deficient not just in histidine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if their protein intake is not sufficient. - Strict vegans and vegetarians
Some really strict vegans and vegetarians may become deficient not just in histidine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if they are not combining their foods correctly to get the correct balance of protein and amino acids.
Methionine deficiency is rare, but it can occur in some individuals
Methionine Deficiency Symptoms
Symptoms of methionine deficiency include:
- Apathy
- Fatty liver
- Fluid retention
- Loss of muscle and fat tissue
- Skin lesions
- Slow wound repairs
- Weakness
- Whitening of the hair
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical practitioner to determine if methionine supplementation is required.