What Causes High Methionine? An In-Depth Look at Elevated Levels
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Approximately 1 in 28,000 individuals may have methionine adenosyltransferase (MAT) I/III deficiency, one of the primary genetic causes of high methionine, or hypermethioninemia. This condition, defined as an excess of the essential amino acid methionine in the blood, can also stem from dietary intake or underlying health issues affecting its metabolism.
