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Betaine Anhydrous

Betaine an hydrous ((CH3) 3NCH2COO) is a vitamin derived from choline. Good sources of betaine anhydrous are spinach, cereal grains, edible seafood, wine and sugar beet. It has a molecular weight of 117.15.

Betaine anhydrous is also known by the following names:

  • Trimethylglycine (TMG)
  • Methanaminium1-carboxy-N, N, N-trimethyl-, inner salt
  • (Trimethylammonio) ethanoic acid 2
  • Hydroxide, inner salt
  • Inner salt (of carboxymethyl) trimethylammonium hydroxide
  • Trimethylammonioacetate
  • glycine
  • Glycine betaine
  • Trimethyl betaines
  • Trimethylglycocoll
  • abromines
  • glycylbetaines
  • Oxyneurins.

What does it do?

Betaine Anhydrous is a versatile gifted vitamin that is used by the body for a wide variety of physiological purposes. The main purpose of betaine in the body is to lower homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is a potentially toxic substance that results from meat digestion and is believed to contribute to the onset of arthrosclerosis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular thrombosis, skeletal abnormalities and conspicuous deformities. Betaine increases appetite, improves digestive efficiency, promotes lean mass and reproductive capabilities.

Optimal dosage

As a general dosage, one should take a total dose of 6gm/day divided into several single doses with meals. All individuals should follow the dosage recommendations on the label. Individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia may supplement with dosages between 250mg-1000mg/day.

Side effects

Possible side effects may include diarrhea, stomach discomfort and nausea. If side effects such as shortness of breath, skin rash, or swelling of the face or hands occur, use should be discontinued immediately.