Chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s attempts to fight disease misfire. Rather than protecting the body, the immune response becomes a disease in itself. A new study suggests that eating less of an essential amino acid called methionine could help relieve these conditions.
Methionine is well represented in the standard American diet. It is particularly abundant in ground turkey, beef, tuna, pork chops, and milk. Vegan foods high in methionine include firm tofu, Brazil nuts, white beans, and quinoa.
