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L-Methionine 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Metabolic Maintenance

L-Methionine 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking L-Methionine 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

L-Methionine 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Metabolic Maintenance with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for acetaminophen (tylenol) overdose support, liver health, urinary tract acidification.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 13, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: L-methionine, an amino acid your body uses in protein synthesis and as a precursor to other important compounds. The capsule itself is made from vegetarian cellulose.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Methionine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Methionine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Neural tube birth defects — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

L-methionine is rated possibly effective for reducing the risk of neural tube birth defects. For acetaminophen poisoning, hay fever, asthma, and colorectal cancer, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

If you're considering this supplement for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Methionine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

When you get methionine from food — meat, fish, eggs, dairy — it's well tolerated at normal dietary amounts. High-dose supplements, though, need medical guidance.

The most common side effects reported in studies are dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, irritability, and vomiting; headache and increased homocysteine levels have also been noted. Serious side effects like brain swelling or hepatic encephalopathy are rare.

High-dose methionine (75–100 mg/kg daily) may raise homocysteine in your blood, a risk factor for vascular disease, though one study in people with type 2 diabetes and prior heart disease did not see this rise. Safety data on supplement doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited; normal food amounts are expected to be fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement in either situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Methionine

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we hold on file. Use the medication checker on this page to review your specific drugs, and confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining this supplement with any prescriptions you take.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

L-methionine is an amino acid possibly effective for reducing neural tube birth defect risk; for other uses, evidence is insufficient. It's generally well tolerated at food levels but high-dose supplements carry potential side effects and warrant medical oversight.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, discuss this supplement with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about L-Methionine 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Metabolic Maintenance
Barcode (UPC) 838287001409
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 274060
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
838287001409
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Methionine500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulose Capsule

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Label statements
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Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or lactating women, consult your healthcare professional before taking this product.

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.

Formulation

Egg free Gluten free Free of nuts Dairy free

Manufactured in a GMP Compliant Facility

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: One (1) capsule daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Best taken between meals.

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L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance label

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L-Methionine 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Methionine

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving

Methionine is an essential amino acid that your body needs for protein building and many basic chemical reactions. Most people get enough from a norma...

L-Methionine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulose Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in L-Methionine 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Methionine 500 mg, from the product label.

Metabolic Maintenance

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Name
Metabolic Maintenance
Street Address
601 N Larch Street
City
Sisters
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97759
Phone Number
800-772-7873
Web Address
MetabolicMaintenance.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance: Common Questions

Does L-Methionine 500 mg by Metabolic Maintenance interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in L-Methionine 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Methionine 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does L-methionine actually help prevent neural tube defects?
It's rated possibly effective for that — meaning there's some evidence, but it's not conclusive. If you're concerned about birth defect prevention, your doctor can talk you through what the full picture looks like for your pregnancy.
What are the most common side effects?
Dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, irritability, and vomiting are the ones reported most often. Headache and elevated homocysteine (a blood compound linked to vascular risk) have also been noted. Serious side effects are rare.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
Normal food amounts of methionine are expected to be fine. Safety of supplement doses during pregnancy hasn't been proven, though, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement dose if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Food amounts are expected to be safe, but safety of supplement doses while breastfeeding isn't well studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement if you're nursing.
Will this product raise my homocysteine levels?
High-dose methionine — 75–100 mg per kilogram of body weight daily — can increase homocysteine. A single 500 mg dose is unlikely to reach that threshold, but if you're concerned or have a personal or family history of heart disease, discuss it with your doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Methionine 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Methionine

Methionine is an essential amino acid that your body needs for protein building and many basic chemical reactions. Most people get enough from a normal diet, and supplements are generally no...

Read the full Methionine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

L-Methionine 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Methionine 12 references
  1. La Vecchia C, Negri E, Franceschi S, Decarli A. Case-control study on influence of methionine, nitrite, and salt on gastric carcinogenesis in northern Italy. Nutr Cancer 1997;27:65-8. PubMed
  2. Btaiche IF, Khalidi N. Parenteral nutrition-associated liver complications in children. Pharmacotherapy 2002;22:188-211.. PubMed
  3. Cottington EM, LaMantia C, Stabler SP, et al. Adverse event associated with methionine loading test: a case report. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2002;22:1046-50.. PubMed
  4. Anon. Should methionine be added to paracetamol formulations? Drug Ther Perspect 1997;10:11-3. DOI
  5. Smulders, Y. M., Rakic, M., Slaats, E. H., Treskes, M., Sijbrands, E. J., Odekerken, D. A., Stehouwer, C. D., and Silberbusch, J. Fasting and post-methionine homocysteine levels in NIDDM. Determinants and correlations with retinopathy, albuminuria, and c
  6. McAuley, D. F., Hanratty, C. G., McGurk, C., Nugent, A. G., and Johnston, G. D. Effect of methionine supplementation on endothelial function, plasma homocysteine, and lipid peroxidation. J.Toxicol.Clin.Toxicol. 1999;37(4):435-440. PubMed
  7. Hanratty, C. G., McGrath, L. T., McAuley, D. F., Young, I. S., and Johnston, G. D. The effects of oral methionine and homocysteine on endothelial function. Heart 2001;85(3):326-330. PubMed
  8. Ward, M., McNulty, H., McPartlin, J., Strain, J. J., Weir, D. G., and Scott, J. M. Effect of supplemental methionine on plasma homocysteine concentrations in healthy men: a preliminary study. Int.J.Vitam.Nutr.Res. 2001;71(1):82-86. PubMed
  9. Yaghmai, R., Kashani, A. H., Geraghty, M. T., Okoh, J., Pomper, M., Tangerman, A., Wagner, C., Stabler, S. P., Allen, R. H., Mudd, S. H., and Braverman, N. Progressive cerebral edema associated with high methionine levels and betaine therapy in a patient
  10. Talukdar R, Murthy HV, Reddy DN. Role of methionine containing antioxidant combination in the management of pain in chronic pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pancreatology 2015;15(2):136-44. PubMed
  11. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2005. Available at: https://doi.org/10.17226 DOI
  12. Khairan P, Sobue T, Eshak ES, et al. Association of B Vitamins and Methionine Intake with the Risk of Gastric Cancer: The Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2022;15(2):101-110. PubMed

See these in context on the Methionine monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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