Ingredient Directory
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Tag: amino acid
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)”
L-Glutamine
Glutamine is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Its side chain is similar to that of glutamic acid, except the carboxylic acid group is replaced by an amide. It is classified as a charge-neutral, polar amino acid. What is… Continue Reading “L-Glutamine”
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