Feed grade L-Methionine is an essential amino acid which acts as the substrate for other amino acids such as cysteine and taurine, versatile compounds, and antioxidant glutathione.

Methionine plays a critical role in the metabolism and health of many species. Therefore, supplementation of livestock diet with feed grade L-methionine powder improves splanchnic metabolism, gastrointestinal tract development as well as the growth performance of young broiler chicks.

Additionally, L-methionine contains sulfur, which is responsible for a compound known as s-adenosylmethionine or “SAMe,” known to support the proper functioning of the immune system; neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and melatonin; and cell membranes.

Methionine in livestock feed is important because of its many functions such as:

• Enhancing protein synthesis.
• Reducing cost by increasing feed efficiency.
• Alleviating the negative effects of stress.
• Acting as a precursor in metabolic pathways.
• Increasing breast meat.

Dosage and administration of feed grade L-methionine

• Animal species: All livestock
• Route of administration: Inclusion in feed
• Dosage: as recommended, from day old throughout life

The functional role of methionine in the gastrointestinal tract, especially it's antioxidative effects, enables it to improve the health of the gastrointestinal tract of rapidly growing animals.

Therefore, it confers a positive growth impact.