Betaine Supplementation Decreases Plasma Homocysteine Levels in Healthy Adults

Keywords: HOMOCYSTEINE – Betaine

Reference: “Betaine supplementation decreases plasma homocysteine in healthy adult participants: a meta-analysis,” McRae MP, J Chiropr Med, 2013 March; 12(1): 20-5. (Address: Associate Professor, Department of Basic Science, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL, USA).
Summary: In a meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials published between 2002 and 2010 involving healthy adult subjects who received supplementation with betaine at a minimum dose of 4 g/d, for a period of 6 to 24 weeks, supplementation with at least 4 g/d of betaine for a minimum of 6 weeks was found to reduce plasma homocysteine levels.