Acetyl Methionine
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Methionine, Amino Acids, Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
An amino acid, which are fundamental building blocks of all proteins in the body
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What Is Acetyl Methionine?
Acetyl methionine is an amino acid that is made in part from another amino acid, methionine. It’s created when one of the amine hydrogens within methionine’s structure is exchanged for an acetyl group.
In an acetyl group, one part of a molecule is replaced with another, in this case a blend of three hydrogen, two carbon, and one oxygen molecule. This changes how the whole molecule works, in this case for the better!
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Clinical Evidence & References
References:
- PubChem, Accessed June 2022, ePublication View Study
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Jan 2018, pages 138-144. View Study
- Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, July 2019, pages 73-80. View Study
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2017, pages 17S–56S View Study
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