(trimethylglycine)
Description
Betaine is a non-essential nutrient closely related to choline. It serves as a methyl donor and plays a role in liver function, cellular replication, and detoxification reactions.
Health Benefits
Betaine helps the liver process fats, protects kidneys from damage, and supports the production of carnitine. It is often used as a supplement for promoting liver health.
Available Forms
- Betaine: Available as betaine citrate or betaine aspartate, commonly used for improving liver function.
Dosage
- Betaine: 1000–2000 mg daily.