🥬 Vitamin U (S-Methylmethionine): Healing the Stomach Lining
A cabbage compound once studied for stomach support
Vitamin U (S-methylmethionine) is a compound studied for stomach lining support. It's abundant in cabbage. Let's look at it.
What it is
Vitamin U is a methionine derivative. The name relates to "ulcus" (ulcer), as it was studied for stomach ulcers.
- Methionine derivative.
- S-methylmethionine.
- Linked to "ulcus."
- Studied for ulcers.
Lining
Vitamin U was studied for supporting the stomach lining and its healing. Modern data is limited.
- Lining support.
- Healing.
- Limited data.
- Studied.
Food sources
| Food | Comment |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | Main |
| Cabbage juice | Concentrate |
| Broccoli | Cruciferous |
Mechanism
The mechanism relates to methyl group donation and lining support. But convincing modern data is scarce.
- Methyl donor.
- Lining support.
- Scarce data.
- Historically.
Practice
- Cabbage in the diet.
- Cabbage juice.
- Less irritating food.
- Smaller meals.
- Supplements — on a doctor's advice.
- Consult a doctor.
What is vitamin U?
S-methylmethionine, studied for ulcers.
Does it help the stomach?
Studied, data is limited.
Where is vitamin U found?
Cabbage, cruciferous.
Is it a vitamin?
Conditionally, more a compound.
Are supplements needed?
On a doctor's advice.
Is cabbage good for gastritis?
Individually, careful during flare-ups.
Is it safe?
In moderate amounts, usually yes.
What helps the lining?
Gentle diet, less irritating food.
How much to take?
Per the label instructions.
When is a doctor needed?
With ulcers and stomach pain.