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Hi, are there any supplements for Amino acids Taurine and Methionine, or what foods do I get them from.
Thanks,
Naturopath's Answer
Both Methionine and Taurine are available in supplemental powder form. Some stores may carry these as bulk lines or as powders in the Musashi product line. You will also find Taurine in many energy production and adrenal health formulas.
Plants do not contain any Taurine and as such the food sources are listed below:
Fish: Most types of Fish contain Taurine.
Meat: Most Meats contain Taurine (20 - 50 mg per 100 grams)
Milk: Human Milk contains high levels of Taurine (Cow's Milk does not).
The following are Methionine rich foods listed as mg/100gm;
Algae: Spirulina 1,150
Dairy Products:
Parmesan Cheese 1,110
Gruyere Cheese 822
Swiss Cheese 784
Edam Cheese 721
Gouda Cheese 719
Cheddar Cheese 652
Eggs: Chicken Eggs
Fruits: Bananas 11
Legumes: Soybeans and Lentils
Meats:
Beef 900
Chicken 825
Pork 850
Turkey 850
Lamb 850
Nuts: Brazil Nuts
Proteins: Soy Protein 1,130
Seafood:
Sardines 729
Tuna 887
Salmon 810
Seeds: Pumpkin Seeds Sesame Seeds
Vegetables:
Fennel
Garlic
Capsicum (Red)
Onion
The information presented on this page has been prepared by a fully qualified naturopath and is for educational purposes only. It does not take into consideration your specific circumstances and is not intended to replace the services of a health practitioner. Any application of the material in this text is at the reader’s discretion and sole responsibility. If you have a persistent health condition or your symptoms are severe please consult a qualified healthcare provider.