Betaine Anhydrous
Other Names:2(N,N,N-trimethyl)ammonium-acetate, Betaine, Betaína Anhidra, Bétaïne Anhydre, Betaine Anhydrous, Bétaïne de Glycine, Bétaïne de Glycocoll, Cystadane, Glycine Betaine, Glycocoll Betaine, Glycylbetaine, Lycine, Oxyneurine, TMG, Trimethyl Glycine, Trimethylbetaine, Trimethylglycine, Trimethylglycine Anhydre, Trimethylglycine Anhydrous.
Betaine anhydrous is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body, and can also be found in foods such as beets, spinach, cereals, seafood, and wine.
Betaine is a substance that’s made in the body, where it’s involved in liver function, cellular reproduction, and helping make carnitine. It also helps the body metabolize homocysteine, an amino acid. It is also important for functioning of the heart and blood vessels. Betaine works in the body by preventing the build-up of an amino acid called homocysteine. This amino acid can harm blood vessels and contribute to heart disease, stroke, or circulation problems.
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Special Precautions of Betaine
- Don’t confuse Betaine Anhydrous with Betaine Hydrochloride.
- Betaine anhydrous is safe for most people. It can cause some minor side effects. These include nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhea.
Benefits and uses of Betaine are
A form of betaine called betaine anhydrous helps in the metabolism of homocysteine, a chemical involved in the normal function of many different parts of the body, including blood, bones, eyes, heart, nerves, and the brain. Betaine anhydrous prevents the buildup of homocysteine seen in people who have problems with its metabolism from birth.
- Lowering homocysteine levels in the urine. (homocystinuria)
- Topical use in toothpaste to help with dry mouth.
- Lowering homocysteine levels in the blood.
