| 1 | Acrolein is an important intermediate for the synthesis of methionine and 1, 3-propanediol et al. | |
| 2 | Methionine, tryptophane and isoleucine of the legumes are in general lower than those of the animal products. | |
| 3 | The protective variant at codon 129 is called "MV", standing for the amino acids methionine and valine. | |
| 4 | If meat is added to bone, then methionine and most of the B vitamins are supplied. | |
| 5 | Choline assists detoxification reactions in the liver. Although choline can be synthesized from methionine or serine, recent evidence indicates that choline is an essential nutrient. |