Trimethylglycine Powder Life Extension TMG Powder Trimethylglycine

Trimethylglycine (TMG), also known as glycine betaine, derives its name from containing three methyl groups attached to each glycine molecule. In the 1950s, it was discovered that TMG is beneficial for heart health. TMG functions similarly to vitamin B12. It acts as a "methyl donor," providing additional methyl groups to accelerate the conversion of homocysteine back into methionine. When TMG transfers a methyl group to a homocysteine molecule, it transforms it into the non-toxic amino acid methionine. Research demonstrating TMG's ability to maintain healthy levels of homocysteine, either alone or in combination with other nutrients, confirms its status as an important nutrient for cardiovascular health.