L-Methionine

Methionine is known as an essential amino acid in animal nutrition. Traditionally, methionine has been available in the form of DL-Methionine or Methionine Hydroxy Analogue. Recently L-Methionine, the natural form of methionine, made an entrance into the animal feed market. The latest research highlights results that L-Methionine  show a higher average daily gain and feed efficiency in both broilers and pigs. L-Met 100® has consistently shown a higher relative bioavailability than DL-Methionine.

L-methionine is the only bioactive form of methionine which can be used directly by the intestinal cells.

This leads to several benefits of L-Methionine. For instance, improved feed conversion ratio and higher final bodyweights are reported for broilers. Similar data is found in feeding pigs. Additionally, positive effects are found on the duodenal villus development in association with reduced oxidative stress in mucosa cells. Usage of L-Methionine contributes to a more economical animal production.