WHY IS THIS INGREDIENT GAINING RAPID ATTENTION AND USAGE?
Increased power/strength output
Increased ability to perform anaerobic work
Increased energy levels
Promotes cellular hydration (much like creatine does)
Also known by its technical name of trimethylglycine (TMG), Betaine got its name because it was originally isolated from sugar beets.
HOW DOES BETAINE ANHYDROUS IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?
Betaine is used to prevent the buildup of Homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine is a chemical involved in the function of blood, bones, eyes, heart, muscles, nerves and the brain; however, a high concentration of this chemical can cause many problems including disease, osteoporosis, skeletal problems, and eye lens problems. Homocysteine concentration is shown to increase during extended amounts of exercise and can also be high in some people with metabolism problems. Betaine has been shown to reduce Homocysteine in the blood, thereby reducing the many risks associated with its buildup.
HOW DOES BETAINE ANHYDROUS IMPROVE YOUR ATHLETIC ABILITIES?
In addition to this important effect, researchers have found that Betaine supplementation helped lifters complete more total reps in bench press workouts, pedal with more power in cycling workouts, and sprint for almost 40 seconds longer than subjects drinking just water. On top of that, a study at the University of Connecticut in 2010 found that weight-trained athletes taking 2.5 grams of Betaine per day increased their muscle strength by 25 percent and their muscle power output by 20 percent.
One way that Betaine may boost muscle strength and size is by increasing cellular hydration in the body.
Much like Beta Alanine, Betaine has also been shown to reduce lactic acid in the muscles. This allows for faster recovery and longer, more intense workouts.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Knowing that this super ingredient is pumping through your system will help you blow past your next “stopping point” in your workout. Throw some Betaine Anhydrous is your regime (Hint) You can find it in our Rally Pre-Workout.