Ingredient

Methionine

Methionine is an ingredient used for nutritional support through amino acid supplementation.

All medicines
3
Combination
3
Prescription medication
3

MFDS ingredient code M090757

What does it do?

Methionine is one of the essential amino acids, necessary for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes in the body. In pharmaceuticals, it is primarily used for nutritional supplementation and improving metabolic disorders. It is particularly included in parenteral nutrition to help maintain the amino acid balance in the body.

Methionine directly participates in protein synthesis in the body and assists in important metabolic pathways in the liver. Through this, it contributes to the maintenance of cell function and tissue recovery, improving nutritional status.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other amino acids, methionine contains sulfur, which gives it a unique metabolic pathway. As a result, it can help improve liver function and facilitate detoxification, playing an important role as a nutritional supplement.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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