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January 27, 2010 – 12:20 am | 18 Comments

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TMG (Betaine Anhydrous): Methyl Donor

Submitted by Bruce on November 17, 2009 – 9:52 amNo Comment

TMG is an organic compound found in natural foods such as sugar beets and spinach. It functions within the body to balance extracellular hypertonicity (osmotic pressure), help protect the kidneys and liver from damage, stabilize protein structure and serves as a methyl donor. Methyl donors play an important role in proper liver func

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tion and cellular replication and detoxification reactions. One of its therapeutic uses is to treat high homocysteine levels in the blood, which is a powerful risk factor in cardiovascular disease. It has also been used to aid digestion, treat depression, and treat types of liver disease involving inflammation.