The relation of sulfur metabolism to acid-base balance and electrolyte excretion: the effects of DL-methionine in normal man.
Published Dec 1, 1959 · J. Lemann, A. Relman
The Journal of clinical investigation
139
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Abstract
It has been known for many years that most of the inorganic sulfate in the urine is derived from the oxidation of sulfur-containing organic compounds. In the classical calculation of the "acidbase balance" of food each Mole of sulfur in the ash is assigned an acid equivalence of two, thus assuming its quantitative conversion to sulfuric acid or to some other strong acid or acids which yield a total of two equivalents of hydrogen ion
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayDL-methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, has a significant impact on acid-base balance and electrolyte excretion in normal human.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.