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Betaine

Also sold as TMG, trimethylglycine

Supports methylation alongside folate and B12 when homocysteine is high.

2TrustedSupp Tier System™ · Tier 2Take until levels correct

How long to take it

Course-based, guided by homocysteine testing.

Who it's actually for

People with elevated homocysteine, and some performance use.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; 2.5–6 g daily in trials
Can raise LDL cholesterol at higher doses. Fishy odour is possible.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.

Interactions to know about

No commonly documented medication clashes in our data. That is not the same as none existing.

Other supplements:

Run your full list through the interaction check.

Practical notes

  • Watch lipids if you take it at performance doses.
  • Beetroot is the dietary source, hence the name.