Category: Ingredients starting with T

L-Taurine

Taurine, or 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is an organic compound that is widely distributed in animal tissues. It is a major constituent of bile and can be found in the large intestine, and accounts for up to 0.1% of total human body weight. What is L… Continue Reading “L-Taurine”

Betaine (Trimethylglycine)

Trimethylglycine is an amino acid derivative that occurs in plants. Trimethylglycine was the first betaine discovered; originally it was simply called betaine because, in the 19th century, it was discovered in sugar beets. What is Trimethylglycine used for? Trimethylglycine (TMG), also called betaine, is a… Continue Reading “Betaine (Trimethylglycine)”