GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
TMG is a natural compound found in small quantities in some plant foods. However, humans do
not need to obtain it from their diet because the body can
manufacture it from other nutrients.
ROLE FOR ANTI-AGING:
Trimethylglycine is a methyl donor supplement
that assists in methylation and may help protect cellular DNA from mutation. Trimethylglycine helps to keep the liver healthy by
assisting the detoxification process, and animal studies
suggest that the compound’s methyl group-donating properties
may help to protect the liver from chemical damage. Trimethylglycine aids in the conversion of
homocysteine to methionine, and thus helps to
lower levels of the amino acid homocysteine, high levels of which have
been linked to an increased risk of heart disease,
heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and osteoporosis.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
known
THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:
No optimal therapeutic dosage of TMG has been established as of yet, however one manufacturer
recommends dosages between 375 and 1,000 mg daily. Refer to
packaging.
MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL:
established
SIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS:
None known. People with kidney disease or
liver disease should consult their doctor before taking TMG.
