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Trimethylglycine (Anhydrous Betaine) TMG, also known as anhydrous betaine, is found in a variety of plant and animal sources and is utilized in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Maintaining normal homocysteine levels is important for the health of the cardiovascular system. TMG has been shown to help protect the liver and raise S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) levels in animal studies. SAM may help to promote a balanced emotional state. KEY FEATURES -
Very important to proper liver function, cellular replication, and detoxification reactions. -
Plays a role in the manufacture of carnitine. -
Serves to protect the kidneys from damage. -
Reduces blood levels of homocysteine. -
Prevents atherosclerosis and osteoporosis. -
Supports proper liver function. Betaine (trimethylglycine) functions very closely with choline, folic acid, vitamin B12, and a form of the amino acid methionine known as S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe). All of these compounds function as “methyl donors.” They carry and donate methyl molecules to facilitate necessary chemical processes. The donation of methyl groups by betaine is very important to proper liver function, cellular replication, and detoxification reactions. Betaine also plays a role in the manufacture of carnitine and serves to protect the kidneys from damage. Betaine has been reported to play a role in reducing blood levels of homocysteine, a toxic breakdown product of amino-acid metabolism that is believed to promote atherosclerosis and osteoporosis. While the main nutrients involved in controlling homocysteine levels are folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, betaine has been reported to be helpful in some people whose elevated homocysteine levels did not improve with these other nutrients. Betaine has also been shown to be helpful in certain rare genetic disorders involving cysteine metabolism. Betaine is often referred to as a "lipotropic factor" because of its ability to help the liver process fats (lipids). In animal studies, betaine supplementation has been shown to protect against chemical damage to the liver. The first stage of liver damage that results from drinking alcohol is the accumulation of fat in the liver (alcohol-induced fatty liver disease). Betaine, because of its lipotropic effects, has been shown to produce significant improvements in this condition in several human clinical studies. Betaine has been studied in clinical trials conducted in Germany, Italy, and France in the treatment of alcohol-related liver disease. Some success was noted in these studies, but the popularity of betaine for alcohol-related liver disease has been supplanted by SAMe and milk thistle extract. However, it has recently been suggested that betaine may be a more cost-effective method as a first-step therapy for alcohol-induced fatty liver disease. Suggested Use: For daily maintenance, take 1 to 2 tablets. To support higher homocysteine levels, take 2 to 4 tablets daily. Additional benefits may be obtained by taking this product with othe rmethyl donor supplements such as vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folic acid. Supplement Facts Size: 60 Tablets Item Code SN0876 Serving Size: 1 Tablet | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Calcium | 60 mg | 6 % | | Trimethylglycine (TMG) | 750 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Suitable for vegetarians and HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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