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Betaine Anhydrous

A vitamin coming from choline, betaine anhydrous is found in particular food sources such as wine, sugar beets, spinach, grains and seafood.  Other names for betaine anhydrous include:  oxyneurine, glycylbetaine, abromine, trimethylglycocoll, trimethylbetaine, glycine betaine, glycine, trimethylammonioacetate, carboxymethyl, trimethylammonio, methanaminium 1-carboxy-N, trimethylglycine.

 

Betaine decreases homocysteine levels which can have toxic effects on the human body.  Homocysteine is an amino acid that in high levels can cause various problems associated with the heart.  Betaine anhydrous also supports lean mass, may increase appetites and is lipotropic, therefore it aids in fat-loss.  If you are medically healthy, betaine added to your diet, in powder-form, will work on strengthening the immune system.  Signs of betaine deficiency are irregular homocysteine levels, hindered cell development, lowered immunity or defense against illness and gastrointestinal or liver problems.

 

If you are pregnant, nursing or a diabetic, DO NOT use betaine anhydrous products.  Stop taking betaine anhydrous if you notice puffiness in the hands or face, rash or itching, problems with breathing or constriction of the chest.  Common side effects of using betaine anhydrous may include nausea and diarrhea.  If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medication, check with your doctor before adding betaine anhydrous as a nutritional supplement.  The amount of betaine anhydrous taken will very depending on your medical history and age, so it is recommended that you begin using it at a lower dosage and then add to it.  Read the label to find the recommended dose for you.

 

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