What is Betaine Anhydrous (TMG)?
Betaine Anhydrous, also called Trimethylglycine, or TMG, is an N-trimethylated form of the amino acid Glycine with a chemical structure similar to choline and is produced from sugar beets. We also carry Betaine HCL, which is essentially the same as this Anhydrous Betaine except with an added HCL group. The difference in taste between the Anhydrous and the HCL is tremendous! Whereas the HCL has an extremely sour taste and is highly acidic (often used as a digestive aid), this Anhydrous Betaine has a fairly mild taste that is far less acidic (not suitable as a digestive aid). Betaine Anhydrous will readily dissolve in hot water, and has a pleasantly mild, almost sweet, taste. Betaine Anhydrous is a vitamin derived from choline. Betaine has been known to play a critical role in reducing blood levels of homocysteine, a toxic breakdown product of amino acid metabolism that is one of the main causes of atherosclerosis and osteoporosis. Although folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 are the
