Betaine Anhydrous
5 forms available
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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 Anhydrous
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
1500mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-1500mg
• Therapeutic dose: 1500-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Betaine Anhydrous
Standard form
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BetaPower Betaine Anhydrous
Standard form
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BetaPower
Standard form
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BetaPure
Standard form
6 products
Carnitine Betaine Anhydrous
Standard form
4 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:Before bed
With food:Most products don't specify - either is typically fine
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
