Monday, June 17, 2013

Dimethylglycine (DMG)

Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a derivative of the amino acid glycine. It is also a byproduct of the metabolism of amino acid choline. When DMG was discovered, it was mistakenly called vitamin B15. DMG is an energy booster the effect of which last for a day. DMG has been suggested to use as an athletic performance enhancer, immunostimulant, epilepsy, autism and mitochondrial disease. DMG is also thought to improve the body use of oxygen. Published research of DMG is scarce. 

Effective for: 
  • Antioxidant action 
  • Athletic endurance 
  • Autism therapy: lengthens attention span, improves mood 
  • Fatigue 
  • Reduces epileptic seizures 
  • Strengthens immune function 

Supplements: 
Dimethylglycine is available as 125 mg tablet that is taken by placing under the tongue. 

Recommended Dose: 
  • For immune function: 120 mg daily 
  • For seizures 180 mg daily 

Side effects and precautions: 
Dimethylglycine might be safe to use short-term, up to 28 days. The safety of long term use is unknown.

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