FullscriptLabel amount: 500 mg
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TMG (trimethylglycine)
Also called: Betaine, betaine anhydrous
A nutrient that helps your body turn homocysteine back into a useful amino acid. It is not the same as betaine HCl, a digestive aid.
Medical Disclaimer
Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.
Studied for
- High homocysteine, often with folate and B12 (with your practitioner)
- Methylation support
- Liver health (early research)
Found naturally in
- Beets
- Spinach
- Quinoa
- Wheat bran and wheat germ
- Shellfish
Label red flags
- A label that just says 'betaine'. Check whether it's betaine anhydrous (TMG) or betaine HCl.
- Methylation blends that don't list amounts
Check with a provider
- High cholesterol. TMG can raise LDL cholesterol at higher amounts.
- Kidney disease
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Stomach upset, nausea, or diarrhea
Supplements that contain it
One product in the Lesher Wellness store lists tmg (trimethylglycine) on the label.
Medical Disclaimer
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
FullscriptParts of the body it affects
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.