Dimethylglycine
- Dimethylglycine is an amino acid, a building block for protein. It is found in the body in very small amounts and for only seconds at a time. People use dimethylglycine to make medicine.
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Uses
- Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Epilepsy
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
- Allergies
- Respiratory disorders
- Pain and swelling (inflammation)
- Cancer
- Alcoholism
- Drug addiction
- To improve speech and behavior in autism
- Nervous system function
- Liver function
- The body’s use of oxygen
- Athletic performance
- To reduce stress and the effects of aging
- Boost the immune system’s defenses against infection.
- To lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, and to help bring blood pressure and blood sugar into normal range.
Benefits
- Dimethylglycine might help improve the way the body’s immune system works.
Cautions
- Dimethylglycine might be safe to use short-term, up to 28 days. The safety of long-term use is unknown.
Other Names
Acide Diméthylaminoacétique, Dimethyl Glycine, Diméthylglycine, Dimethylglycine HCl, Diméthylglycine HCl, (Dimethylamino) acetic Acid, Dimetilglicina, DMG, DMG HCl, N,N-dimethylaminoacetic Acid, N,N-dimethylglycine, N,N-diméthylglycine, N,N Dimethylglycine HCl, N,N Diméthylglycine HCl, N-methylsarcosine.
References
- Source: WebMD, “Dimethylglycine”, www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/