Ingredient Spotlight: BetaPower® Betaine

What is Betaine?

Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine or TMG, is a naturally occurring compound that is found in a variety of foods, such as beets, spinach, and whole grains. Betaine has been studied for its potential benefits in improving athletic performance and body composition, making it a popular addition to high-quality pre-workout supplements. For a full breakdown of how pre-workouts work and when to take them, read our pre-workout guide.

BetaPower® is a trademarked form of natural Betaine Anhydrous which is derived from the molasses of sugar beets and features a 99% purity, guaranteeing you a high quality and trustworthy form of Betaine.

What are the benefits of supplementing betaine?

Betaine has numerous potential benefits, including:

• Improved exercise performance through increased time to exhaustion and endurance.[1]
• Reduced plasma homocysteine levels which may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and support healthy cholesterol levels.
• Improved body composition (when used alongside a resistance training plan of course).

Betaine works particularly well when stacked with other performance ingredients. For example, pairing it with Beta Alanine can provide a powerful one-two punch for endurance and power output, while Dynamine™ and TeaCrine® add the energy and focus layer on top.

What is the recommended dosage of betaine?

A typical dosage of Betaine Anhydrous is 2–3g taken daily. You'll find a full 2g clinical dose in each serving of The EDGE Pre-Workout — one of the most precisely dosed formulas in our strength and energy supplement range.

Where can I find BetaPower® Betaine?

You can find BetaPower® Betaine in EFECTIV The EDGE Pre-Workout. Each serving contains 2g of BetaPower® Betaine alongside a full stack of clinically dosed performance ingredients.

If you're building a complete training stack, explore our strength training supplements and protein powder range to find the right combination for your goals. You can also read our Creatine 101 guide to see how creatine pairs with betaine for strength and power, and our elevATP® ingredient spotlight for another powerful performance compound found in our pre-workout range.