Betaine hydrochloride
Found in 51 products 5 forms available Trending for: liver detox, methylation support
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Supplement Guide
Supplement Guide Promising evidence
Betaine (trimethylglycine; "TMG")
Picture a 19th-century sugar factory. Amid the steam and sweet molasses, a German chemist isolates a peculiar, salt-like substance from beets. He names it for...
Comparison
Comparison Promising evidence
TMG (betaine anhydrous; trimethylglycine) vs Betaine HCl (betaine hydrochloride)
Pick TMG if your goal is methylation/homocysteine support; pick Betaine HCl only for short-term gastric acid support (e.g., with pH-dependent drugs) and...
Understanding Betaine hydrochloride
Reported benefits
→Supports digestive comfort by helping to increase stomach acidity, promoting more efficient digestion.
→May support liver-related detox pathways through betaine’s role in methylation-related processes.
→Supports metabolic health by contributing to methylation-related cellular functions.
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
60mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-60mg
• Therapeutic dose: 60-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Betaine Hydrochloride
Standard form
559 products
Betain HCl
Standard form
10 products
Betain HCL
Standard form
3 products
Betaine Hydrochloride; Powder
Standard form
2 products
from 20 mg betaine hydrochloride
Standard form
1 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:With meals
With food:24% recommend with food, 6% on empty stomach
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
