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Amino acid

Betaine

Betaine, also called trimethylglycine or TMG, is a compound found in beets, spinach and whole grains that donates methyl groups in metabolism.

Also listed as TMG, Glycine Betaine, Oxyneurine, Trimethylglycine

Organ FunctionEnergyFitnessGut Health

Which foods supply it?

EFSA cites food-composition data reporting 120 mg per 100 g for beets and spinach, and 85 mg per 100 g for wheat bread. These food values are separate from gram-level supplement protocols. 1

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