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Betaine (TMG)

Performance

Also known as: Trimethylglycine, TMG, Betaine anhydrous

B
Grade B
💊 2.5-6 g daily🎯 4 primary uses🔗 2 synergies⚠️ Review warnings

Overview

Methyl donor supporting strength, power, and body composition. Also important for homocysteine metabolism.

Primary Uses
StrengthPowerBody compositionMethylation

Dosage

Typical range
2.5-6 g daily
Timing
Any time or pre-workout
With food
Optional
Dose Tiers
Moderate
500-1,500 mg/day
Optimal
1,500-3,000 mg/day
Therapeutic
6,000 mg/day
Upper Limit
Body odor at very high doses
Duration

Safe long-term

Special Populations

Athletes, high homocysteine

Mechanism of Action

  • • Osmolyte protecting cells
  • • Methyl donor for homocysteine
  • • May increase power output

Evidence Quality

Evidence Grade B

Emerging performance benefits

Safety & Contraindications

Serious Warnings
  • • None
Contraindications
  • • None
Common Side Effects
  • • Fishy body odor at high doses
  • • GI upset
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Consult healthcare provider

Liver & Kidney Notes

May support liver

Interactions

💊 Medications
  • • None significant
🧪 Supplements
  • • Works with B12, folate for methylation
🍽️ Food & Alcohol
  • • Beets are source

Stacking & Synergies

Pairs Well With
CreatineB vitamins
Avoid Combining With
None
Best Goal Synergies
StrengthMethylation

Buying Guide

What to Look For
  • • Betaine anhydrous
Standardization Markers
Betaine anhydrous content
Adulteration risk
Low
Practical Notes
  • • Different from betaine HCl (stomach acid)
  • • May cause fishy odor
Tags
performancemethylationstrength

Frequently Asked About Betaine (TMG)

How much Betaine (TMG) should I take?
The typical effective range is 1,500-3,000 mg/day. Individual needs vary based on age, body weight, diet, and goals — start at the lower end and adjust based on response. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a new supplement.
When is the best time to take Betaine (TMG)?
Any time or pre-workout. Consistency matters more than perfect timing — pick a daily anchor (e.g. with breakfast or before bed) and stick with it.
Should I take Betaine (TMG) with food?
Optional.
Does Betaine (TMG) interact with medications?
Yes — known interactions include None significant. If you take any prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting Betaine (TMG).
What does Betaine (TMG) pair well with?
Betaine (TMG) stacks well with Creatine and B vitamins — these combinations either improve absorption or work synergistically toward common goals.
Who should not take Betaine (TMG)?
Betaine (TMG) should be avoided or used with caution by people with None. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare provider before use.
What are the side effects of Betaine (TMG)?
Most people tolerate Betaine (TMG) well. The most commonly reported side effects are Fishy body odor at high doses and GI upset. Side effects are usually dose-dependent — lowering the dose often resolves them.

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