Overview

What is Betaine Anhydrous? Betaine Anhydrous is known as an osmoregulator; an ingredient that regulates fluid balance within cells. The benefits of Betaine Anhydrous and its mechanism of action are well established. Betaine, or trimethylglycine, acts as a methyl donor and reduces homocysteine levels. This mechanism has been shown to improve overall cardiovascular health.

The full extent behind the mechanisms as to how betaine improves exercise performance is unclear; it is hypothesized that betaine may pose the ability to prevent increases in lactate levels during exercise. Lactate induces muscle fatigue, and reduction in lactate levels proves to be beneficial for performance training. However, it is well understood that betaine poses fluid-regulating effects, which enhances resistance exercise performance during high volume training.

There are many studies available that portray the benefits of betaine supplementation. One study suggested that 2,500mg betaine supplementation over a two week period increased peak power during bench press; another study showed that betaine also increased power output in cyclists during a twelve second split. A third study showed that six-weeks of betaine supplementation improved body composition, arm size, bench press work capacity, and improved power output.

Applications

Because of it's ability to act as an osmolyte and control fluid balance, Betaine Anhydrous is one of the most popular hydration ingredients on the market. It commonly is found within pre-workout, hydration, and intra-workout powders.

Benefits of Betaine Anhydrous 

Benefits:

• Increases endurance
• Increases power output
• Improves body composition
• Improves working capacity

Recommended Dose

1,000-3,000mg per day

Supplements