Why TMG (Betaine) is Exploding in Popularity

Brad Stanfield

Oct 4, 2024

Episode description

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5772850/
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/93/7/2737/2598963
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-HealthProfessional/#betaine
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2017/08000/effects_of_betaine_supplementation_on_muscle.35.aspx
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00464-y
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7934563/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9116406/
https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/91/1/26
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7569385/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3610948/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30958356/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002916523663427?via%3Dihub
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31809615/

Video edited by Troy Young

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Boost testosterone levels with TMG during training

In multiple studies where participants did intense workouts, the group taking TMG saw significant increases in their testosterone levels compared to the placebo group.

#testosterone

#TMG

Limit TMG dosage to manage cholesterol levels

Be aware that higher doses of TMG, around 4 grams or more, can increase total cholesterol levels, which is why a lower dose of 500mg may be preferable.

#cholesterol

#TMG

Evaluate TMG effects alongside NMN for performance benefits

The benefits people feel from taking NMN supplements could actually be from the TMG often taken alongside it, as TMG has stronger current evidence for improving performance.

#supplement

#TMG

Combine TMG with intense exercise for optimal muscle performance

TMG is not a magic pill and seems to provide the most significant muscle performance benefits when it is combined with intense, high-powered exercise.

#exercise

#TMG

Lower homocysteine levels with TMG to reduce dementia risk

By lowering high levels of homocysteine, which is a strong risk factor for Alzheimer's, TMG supplements may help reduce the risk of developing dementia.

#dementia

#TMG

Address homocysteine levels before omega-3 supplementation for brain health

Omega-3 supplements only improved brain performance and reduced dementia symptoms in people who already had low homocysteine levels, suggesting homocysteine must be addressed first.