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TMG (betaine)

A methyl donor that lowers homocysteine and is paired with NMN/NR to replenish methyl groups; beetroot and wheat bran are the sources.

3/5Estimated monthly cost: โ‰ˆ 6 โ‚ฌ
Dose

500โ€“1,500 mg daily; 500 mg alongside NMN.

Timing

Morning.

โš  Cautions

With high LDL, check lipids after 3 months.

What it is

Trimethylglycine; drives homocysteine โ†’ methionine conversion via the folate-independent route.

What the evidence shows

Meta-analysis (5 RCTs): 4 g/day โ€“12% homocysteine; 1.5 g already works. Small strength gains (Cholewa 2013). May slightly raise LDL at high doses.

Goals

Heart, blood sugarMuscle, strength

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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