High-Dose
TMG Betaine
Bioactive

Betaine

Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine (TMG), is produced by the body through the oxidation of choline, a compound which was, until recently, known as vitamin B4 and counted among the B vitamins. TMG betaine is an activated form of choline.

Due to its three methyl groups, TMG betaine is an important methyl donor. Among many functions, these methyl groups contribute to the endogenous synthesis of creatine, methionine, lecithin and carnitine as well as the conversion of homocysteine, a harmful amino acid, into methionine. Betaine thus contributes to the reduction of homocysteine levels. The production of methionine also supports the synthesis of S-adenosyl methionine, a central methyl donor in humans which plays a role in numerous reactions.

Betaine is also an osmolyte, which means it controls the fluid balance of cells.

Health Benefits of Betaine

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), betaine contributes to:

• Normal homocysteine metabolism

Recommended Dosage

Take 1 capsule (500mg TMG betaine) before a meal with 200ml water daily.

Daily Requirements

There are no official dietary guidelines for betaine. This compound can be synthesised by the body itself, so many people can completely cover their daily requirements endogenously. The following recommendation for dietary supplementation is stated in the literature:

Betaine/TMG: 500mg to 2,000mg

Food Supplement

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Food supplements cannot replace a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Ingredients: Trimethylglycine (TMG) Betaine.
Capsule shells: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose.
Contains: 120 capsules

* Nutrient Reference Value

Per capsule: 500mg TMG betaine
In total: 60g TMG betaine/jar

In addition to the eight essential B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12), there are vitamin-like compounds, or vitaminoids, that work closely with the B vitamins as cofactors and were therefore counted as B vitamins themselves until recently. In ideal conditions, these cofactors can be produced by the body itself. Particularly when taking high doses of B vitamins, it is important to ensure a parallel supply of these compounds to avoid nutritional imbalances:

• Choline (formerly vitamin B4) is mainly found in the form of phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) and acetylcholine.
• Betaine (in the form of trimethylglycine/TMG) is another activated form of choline which plays an important role in the methylation cycle as well as in homocysteine metabolism.
• Inositol (formerly vitamin B8) is found primarily in the brain, liver and kidneys.
• PABA (formerly vitamin B10) functions as a coenzyme and is involved in the formation of red blood cells via vitamin B9.

The purity of our formulas is important to us. This is why we have both our raw ingredients as well as our finished products extensively tested by independent laboratories to confirm purity and active ingredient content. Here, we have provided the results of some of the tests carried out on this product.

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