Trymethylglycine

Trymethylglycine (TMG) is commonly prescribed to reduce high levels of homocysteine in the blood.  Homocysteine is an amino acid produced by the body, generally as a byproduct of consuming meat.  Excessively high levels of homocysteine can lead to a host of medical problems including blot clots, osteoporosis, and dislocation of the ocular lens.  High homocysteine levels also increases the risk of heart disease and heart attack. 

Trymethylglycine functions very closely with choline, folic acid, vitamin B12, and SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine).  All of these compounds function as methyl donors. They carry and donate methyl molecules to facilitate necessary chemical processes. Trymethylglycine’s donation of methyl groups is vital to proper liver function, cellular replication, and detoxification reactions. Trymethylglycine also plays a role in the manufacture of carnitine and serves to protect the kidneys from damage.

Trymethylglycine is often referred to as a lipotropic factor because of its ability to help the liver process fats.  Natural sources of trymethylglycine include fish, beets, and legumes.

Trymethylglycine related topics: Betaine, Elevated Homocysteine,
Homocysteine, Trymethylglycine

Trymethylglycine Nutraceutical Products: Methylate