Research-backed compound with potential health benefits.
No. You'd need to eat over 4 pounds of beets every day to get the performance dose. The supplement is way more practical.
It's the chemical name: Trimethylglycine. It's the same thing as Betaine Anhydrous. Just different names on the label.
Yes. They work well together. Some people feel they have a synergistic effect, though the evidence for that is still developing.
Click through to the studies bar for the evidence base.
See the dosing guide below.
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Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
Check the cautions section if you have a pre-existing condition.
Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
Timing doesn't really matter. Take it whenever is convenient for you to be consistent. Many people mix it into their pre- or post-workout shake.
Only at very high doses, and only for some people. Stick to the 2.5g recommendation and you'll almost certainly be fine.
It's best studied for strength and power, like lifting or sprinting. The evidence for endurance sports is much weaker. Save your money if you're a marathon runner.
Most research uses 2.5g daily. Below 1.5g, you're probably wasting money. Above 6.0g, no extra benefit. The curve plateaus. Safe upper limit ~ 9.0g.
Pending comprehensive analysis.
Sugar beets are the main commercial source, containing high concentrations. It's also found in smaller amounts in wheat, spinach, and quinoa.
Sugar beet interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
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