Trimethylglycine supplement benefit and dosage, by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
September 12 2016

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Dec 02, 2013 Since taking carnitine fum. At the right time I've had a noticeable improvement. It needs to be taken 30 mins before food or 2 hrs after. I'd been taking it about an hour after food but as soon as I switched to 30 mins before, I've been mostly symptom-free for half the day (or more) for two weeks now. Trimethylglycine (TMG) is the most effective methylation enhancing agent known. After TMG converts toxic homocysteine into methionine and SAMe, it becomes DMG (dimethylglycine), the first nutrient performance enhancer sold in the United States in health food stores. TMG is extracted from sugar beets.

Trimethylglycine TMG (also known as betaine), and dimethylglycine DMG, are methyl donors that help in the production of several brain chemicals and hence improve mood, energy, wellbeing, alertness, concentration, and visual clarity.

Health benefits
Unless your major is college was chemistry, chances are you don’t remember learning about methyl donors. But if you find the field of mind boosting interesting, you will certainly want to learn more about these supplements. A methyl donor is simply any substance that can transfer a methyl group [a carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms (CH3)] to another substance. Many important biochemical processes rely on methylation, including the metabolism of lipids and DNA. Scientists suspect that adequate methylation of DNA can prevent the expression of harmful genes, such as cancer genes. It’s quite likely that our body’s ability to methylate declines with age, potentially contributing to the aging process, and therefore supplementation is an interesting idea in terms of health benefits.

Benefit
Cell Physiol Biochem. 2013. Trimethylglycine is an important human nutrient obtained from a variety of foods and also can be synthesized from choline. It is much more abundant in kidney and liver compared to other mammalian organs. The principal role in the kidney is osmoprotection in cells of the medulla and it enters these cells via the betaine/γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter protein (BGT1), which is upregulated by hyperosmotic stress. This process has been studied in great detail. In liver, the main role is a methyl donor in the methionine cycle. However, recent studies showed that BGT1 is much more abundant in liver compared to kidney medulla. Despite this, the role of BGT1 in liver has received little attention. Entry of TMG into liver cells is a necessary first step for its action at the cellular level. Increased interest has developed because of a number of therapeutic uses. These include treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver and hyperhomocysteinemia, a risk factor for atherosclerotic disease. Several important questions need to be addressed to better understand the potential as a therapeutic agent for other liver diseases, such as alcohol-induced injury. Heavy alcohol consumption is the most common cause for liver-related deaths and altered liver metabolism may contribute to hepatic, vascular, coronary, and cerebral diseases.

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Trimethylglycine lowers homocysteine levels.
Has been found to protect liver cells from toxins.
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Q. You have mentioned in your book, Mind Boosters that DMG and Trimethylglycine are possibly capable of providing much of the same anti-depressant actions as SAM-e, for less cost. I read somewhere that the action of a dose of SAM-e may be enhanced by taking some MSM at the same time. My guess is that would be due to an increase in methylation. Do you think that taking some MSM along with DMG or Trimethylglycine would likewise increase the effects of the DMG or Trimethylglycine?
A. You ask a good question. I have tried finding scientific studies on MSM but the published information on this nutrient is limited. I don't know too much about MSM's cognitive effects, although it is known that it can easily cross the blood-brain barrier. My brief personal experience with this nutrient for a few days did not indicate that it had much effect on mood--unlike DMG, Trimethylglycine, and SAM-e--but I need to emphasize that my experience was very limited. If you do try the combination of MSM with other methyl donors, please let me know if you find a synergistic effect. In the meantime, if I come across any other information, I will make sure to post it. If anyone has tried the combination, please email to me.

Int J Gen Med. 2015. Preliminary results of a randomized controlled trial carried out with a fixed combination of S-adenosyl-L-methionine and betaine versus amitriptyline in patients with mild depression. S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), a safe, endogenous, pleiotropic methyl donor well known for its antidepressant role, has been assumed to have a possible role in increasing plasma levels of compounds known to be able to raise cardiovascular risk. Although the issue is still being debated, betaine (trimethylglycine TMG), a specific methyl donor involved in the homocysteine circuit, may be able to reduce such a risk and/or, by determining a sparing effect on endogenous SAMe, may be able to improve the clinical efficiency of SAMe itself. Indeed, preliminary results have shown clinical improvement determined by an add-on therapy with betaine administered along with SAMe, versus SAMe alone, to patients affected by mild/moderate depression. This small, open-label, randomized, observational study enrolled 64 individuals with a diagnosis of mild depression. After randomization, they were treated with either Laroxyl (amitriptyline, 75 mg/day) or DDM Metile (enteric-coated SAMe, 500 mg/day, plus TMG, 250 mg/day) for 12 months. After 3 months, both treatments showed a small and not statistically significant improvement. After 6 and 12 months, both treated groups demonstrated a more noticeable improved response, although the group treated with SAMe plus betaine showed better results in terms of score, number of individuals in remission, and side effects. Compliance was overlapping in both treatments. The association of SAMe plus TMG seems to be a safe and effective tool to counteract mild depression and also when used as monotherapy in subjects with a recent diagnosis.

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Q. I am wondering which has the more benefits as far as energy go, DMG or TMG? Also, are they to be taken with food or without for max benefits?
A. DMG is usually available under the tongue and works quicker. They both can be taken with or without food. TMG usually provides more energy but each person is unique in their response.

Side effects, safety, risk, danger
Trimethylglycine, if taken in high dosages, such as more than 750 mg, can cause nausea, increased body temperature, restlessness and insomnia and perhaps muscle tension headache.

Prog Biophys Mol Biol. 2015. Consequences of dietary methyl donor supplements: Is more always better? Several diseases increasing in frequency are associated with altered DNA methylation. DNA methylation is accomplished through metabolism of methyl donors such as folate, vitamin B12, methionine, betaine (trimethylglycine), and choline. Increased intake of these compounds correlates with decreased neural tube defects, although this mechanism is not well understood. Consumption of these methyl donor pathway components has increased in recent years due to fortification of grains and high supplemental levels of these compounds (e.g. vitamins, energy drinks). Additionally, people with mutations in one of the enzymes that assists in the methyl donor pathway (5-MTHFR) are directed to consume higher amounts of methyl donors to compensate. Recent evidence suggests that high levels of methyl donor intake may also have detrimental effects. Individualized medicine may be necessary to determine the appropriate amounts of methyl donors to be consumed, particularly in women of child bearing age.

My son is taking a tmg supplement. Initially, in combination with b12 shots and folate it made a huge difference in his cognitive abilities. Now, when he goes to take a nap, sometimes he can't stop talking, or moving, could his body now be producing this on it's own and additional supplementation is too much? He is 2 and 4 months.
It is easy for children to overdose on this nutrient.

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My experience with trimethylglycine pills
I definitely notice a sense of wellbeing, alertness, and mental sharpness from both trimethylglycine and DMG, generally at a dose between 100 to 500 mg. One morning I took three 750 mg pills of trimethylglycine (totaling 2250 mg) on an empty stomach with an ounce of fruit juice just to see if there were any side effects. An hour later I felt the onset of mild nausea. Drinking a few ounces of milk relieved the nausea. As the day progressed, I felt more energetic and realized that my mood was enhanced. In the evening I took my routine three-mile walk and noticed that I had a great deal of energy. I kept walking and ended up covering, twice my normal distance. The drawback was that at bedtime I was still alert and couldn’t sleep at all. I got out of bed several times throughout the night. I continued feeling the alertness well into the morning of the next day. Apparently 2,250 mg is a very high dose and can have effects on the brain lasting more than twenty-four hours. A positive effect from taking DMG or trimethylglycine that I hadn’t expected was an enhancement in libido. When I take a sublingual form of DMG, I notice the onset of alertness within a half-hour.

The Chemistry of DMG and Trimethylglycine
DMG (dimethylglycine) is basically the amino acid glycine attached to two methyl groups while TMG, also known as betaine, has three methyl groups.Commonly these methyl groups are added to homocysteine, converting it into the amino acid methionine which is then converted to SAMe, a nutrient available over the counter which has been used as a powerful antidepressant. DMG plays a crucial role in the respiratory cycle of the cells, transporting oxygen and serving as a potent methyl donor. DMG acts as a building block for the synthesis of many important substances such as choline, SAM-e, the amino acid methionine, several hormones, neurotransmitters, and DNA. The formation of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine requires a methyl group donated by SAMe. Dopamine enhances sex drive.

Recommendations
Trimethylglycine and DMG are underutilized nutrients that hold a great deal of promise but unfortunately, few doctors are familiar with these nutrients. At this time the clinical uses of Trimethylglycine and DMG are not well defined and whether they would be helpful in the therapy of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease is not known. Since the body’s ability to methylate declines with age, supplements in small amounts, such as 50 to 100 mg a day, may benefit middle aged and older individuals. I recommend not exceeding 250 mg of Trimethylglycine or DMG on a daily basis until more is known about these supplements. Your dose of trimethylglycine and DMG should be reduced if you are taking B vitamins, SAMe, DMAE, or choline since all of these nutrients have overlapping functions.

Trimethylglycine Research
Trimethylglycine (Betaine) supplementation decreases plasma homocysteine concentrations but does not affect body weight, body composition, or resting energy expenditure in human subjects.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2002.
Betaine ( trimethylglycine ) is found in several tissues in humans. It is involved in homocysteine metabolism as an alternative methyl donor and is used in the treatment of homocystinuria in humans. In pigs, trimethylglycine decreases the amount of adipose tissue. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of trimethylglycine supplementation on body weight, body composition, plasma homocysteine concentrations, blood pressure, and serum total and lipoprotein lipids. Forty-two obese, white subjects (14 men, 28 women) treated with a hypoenergetic diet were randomly assigned to a trimethylglycine-supplemented group (6 g/d) or a control group given placebo for 12 wk. The intervention period was preceded by a 4-wk run-in period with a euenergetic diet. Body weight, resting energy expenditure, and fat mass decreased significantly in both groups with no significant difference between the groups. Plasma homocysteine concentrations decreased in the trimethylglycine group. Diastolic blood pressure decreased without a significant difference between the groups. Serum total and LDL-cholesterol concentrations were higher in the trimethylglycine group than in the control group. A hypoenergetic diet with trimethylglycine supplementation (6 g daily for 12 wk) decreased the plasma homocysteine concentration but did not affect body composition more than a hypoenergetic diet without trimethylglycine supplementation did.

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Q. I've just read about Trimethyglycine on your site. I recently had blood work done and everything was great except my Homocysteine, which was 11.1. I want to lower it to the 6-7 range. I've been researching and found sites with TMG protocols of up to 6 grams along with B6 (100-500 mg), B12 (1000-3000 mcg), and folic acid (800-5000 mcg). My question: Does taking these supplements at these dosages have side effects? Especially the TMG, which is very high? One site mentioned someone who had a Homocysteine number of 18. He took TMG at 6 grams and 500 mg of B6 and lowered it to 4 in 60 days. I'm just curious as to your opinion of these kind of dosages. Your thoughts are appreciated. Your site is very informative.
A. TMG at high doses can increase body temperature and cause irritability and insomnia. My preference is not to use TMG in a dosage greater than 750 mg daily. Also, massive doses of B vitamins are not required. A fraction of the doses mentioned in your email can be effective. Each person is unique in their response, though, and some require less, others more.
I find that TMG in a high doses stimulates my brain too much. Even 500 mg seems to be too high for me.
Yes, trimethylglycine can cause stimulation in some people even at a dose of 100 mg.

Do you know how much 2000 mg of TMG is in SAM-e supplement?
TMG and SAM-e are different molecules even though they are both methyl donors. TMG is trimethylglycine while SAM-e is s-adenosyl-methionine. Even though they have similar actions, they are different molecules. It's hard to know what the equivalence is in terms of potency, but a very rough guess would be that sam-e is a few times (3 to 6 times?) more potent than TMG.

I take a few herbs for health and medical conditions including ahcc product for immune system, serrapeptase supplement as an antioxidant, mangosteen fruit extract, graviolafruit extract and I take trimethylglycine for sexual enhancement. Am I taking too many supplements, could these cause side effects in the long run?
I prefer people not mix too may pills in one day unless they have tried each one separately and know the benefits and side effects quite well. It is difficult to predict interactions since that depends on the dosages used and your particular physiology and tolerance to herbs and pills.

I need to take as 2,000 much of TMG daily for mood, lower doses don't seem to work as well. I have read that if you take TMG at 2000 mg you need over 1000 mg of folic acid. Folic acid in high doses has been link to a certain cancer. Could you tell me if I only take 400 mg or 800 mg of folic (along with B6 and B12) with 2000 TMG is my homocystiene likely to be too high. I am to get a test soon so I will know. But I wanted to know what you might know.
I am not aware that there have been any studies that say folic acid supplements are required in those who take TMG in high dosages. There are other options to treat depression naturally.

Thank you for your research and teaching on this website! I have benefitted from the information here several times. I especially appreciate the mix of your personal experience, the emperical studies, anecdotal evidence, and your analysis of the usefulness and applicability of the information from the various sources. Will TMG (375mg every other day) increase my total cholestrol or lower my HDL:LDL ratio? I am a 53yr old male with a good HDL:LDL due to much exercise and avoiding transfats, and slightly elevated total cholestrol. While I am interested in the health benefits of TMG, I really do not want to increase total cholestrol or lower my HDL:LDL ratio. While I realise that there is little science on this at the moment, what would be your guess on the typical effect of supplementation?
Chances are low dosages of this natural supplement will not have much of an influence on cholesterol levels, it is not easy to make such predictions accurately. It is a good idea to take breaks from the use of TMG pills.

Trimethylglycine is said to be the supreme methylating compound and has been used by some in combination with other methylators e.g. folinic / folic acid, B12 to help 'lift a blockage' within the 'methylation' cycle. If however the supplimentation with trimethylglycine were to induce a headache which increased in severity with the ingestion of food, would this likely suggest a blockage due to a deficient co-factor/co-enzyme, or a state of 'over-methylation' for which supplementation with methylation agents would be detrimental?
It is not clear to me why TMG causes headaches in higher dosages, but the simplest thing to do is reduce the dosage or use it less frequently.

First of all, thanks for all the amazing information and research on your web site. I want to ask you a few questions regarding TMG. I've read somewhere that this natural supplement is an inexpensive alternative to SAM-e, since the body can make SAM-e directly from TMG -- is this accurate? If so, how much TMG is equivalent to 200 mg of SAM-e?
Although TMG helps with mood, it is not as effective as SAM-e to treat depression but nevertheless is of benefit. It's difficult to give equivalence ratios, but I would guess 200 mg of SAM-e would be in some ways as strong as 400 to 1000 mg of TMG but their effects are not all similar. This is a rough guess and varies among individuals.

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If you find the field of mind-boosting pills, sex nutrients, and anti-aging interesting, you will certainly want to learn more about DMG (dimethylglycine), TMG (trimethylglycine), and methyl donors. Unless your major is college was chemistry, chances are you don’t remember learning about DMG or methyl donors. A methyl donor is simply any substance that can transfer a methyl group [a carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms (CH3)] to another substance. Methylation is a biochemical process that is essential to life, health, and regeneration of body cells. Vitamins, hormones, neurotransmitters, enzymes, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and antibodies depend on the transfer of methyl groups to complete their synthesis. Scientists suspect that proper methylation of DNA may prevent the expression of harmful genes, such as cancer genes. It’s quite likely that our body’s ability to methylate declines with age, contributing to the aging process, and therefore supplementation may well be beneficial. The research in this area is still very early and no firm answers are yet available.

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This natural herbal and nutritional mind enhancer is an effective cognitive formula. It combines a delicate balance of brain circulation agents and neurotransmitter precursors with powerful natural brain chemicals that support:
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The herbs are Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Fo-Ti, Ginkgo biloba extract, Ginseng, Mucuna pruriens, Reishi, and Rhodiola. The nutrients and vitamins in Mind Power Rx include Acetyl-l-carnitine, Carnitine nutrient, Carnosine, Choline, DMAE, Inositol, Methylcobalamin, Pantothenic acid, Trimethylglycine, Tyrosine, and Vinpocetine. Mind Power Rx has TMG, but not DMG. Mind power Rx does not have galantamine or the club moss extract juperzine A.

DMG and other methyl donors, DMG vs TMG
Some nutrients considered to be methyl donors include DMG, TMG, SAM-e, and DMAE. Two of the B vitamins, folic acid and B12, are also considered methyl donors. Methyl donors help in the production of several brain chemicals and hence have an influence on sexual enjoyment, mood, energy, wellbeing, alertness, concentration, and visual clarity.

DMG (dimethylglycine) is basically the amino acid glycine attached to two methyl groups. It is a normal physiologically active nutrient found in low levels in such foods as cereal grains, liver, and beans. Humans also naturally produce DMG in small amounts. As a nutritional supplement, it acts as a building block for the synthesis of many important substances such as choline, SAM-e, the amino acid methionine, several hormones, neurotransmitters, and DNA.
TMG (trimethylglycine), also known as betaine, is basically the amino acid glycine attached to three methyl groups. Simply, TMG has one more methyl group than DMG.

I am wondering which has the more benefits as far as energy go, DMG vs TMG? Also, are they to be taken with food or without for max benefits?
DMG is usually available under the tongue and works quicker. They both can be taken with or without food. TMG usually provides more energy but each person is unique in their response.

Side effects on high dosage
High dosages repeated over several days could cause irritability, insomnia, restlessness, and heart beating faster or heart rhythm disturbances, therefore it is best to use the lowest dosage that works.

Q. I just purchased Aangamik DMG 125 mg sublingual tablets. In reading side effects and benefits etc I saw a study done on people with cardio vascular problems which I am told I have. I have two stents put in due to blocked arteries several years ago. Testing since has shown no further problems. Is this a good thing for this type of problem or a bad thing.
A. It is probably best to use a third or so of the pill to see if any changes occur to heart rate and please seek advice from your doctor, also.

Research with DMG supplement
Small studies have found that DMG may help boost some aspects of the immune system. Studies using it for autism have generally not found it to be helpful although there are some anecdotal reports of parents noticing that their autistic children improved by taking these pills.

Not of any benefit for autism
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot trial of low dose dimethylglycine in patients with autistic disorder.
J Autism Dev Disord. 1999.
As the treatability of the syndrome of autism becomes more possible there is a great deal more interest in the effectiveness of various therapies. Although the very influential nonmedical literature cited in the Autism Research Review International Newsletter finds that dimethylglycine is regarded as more effective than the usual psychopharmacologic drugs, there have been no studies of DMG using the currently accepted research methodology. We report a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study of low dose DMG and placebo in a sample of eight autistic males ranging in age from 4 years 5 months to 30 years 8 months, who completed the full 3 1/2-month study consisting of drug-free baseline periods at the beginning, end, and in-between two, 1-month double-blind trials in which DMG or placebo was given. Measures included the Campbell-NIMH rating scale, an experimental rating scale, and an individualized scale created for each child. Analysis of all three scales revealed no statistically significant differences, and parent reports were equally distributed. The major methodologic weaknesses of the study are thought to be the low dosage of DMG and the small sample size.

Heart disease
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2013. Plasma dimethylglycine and risk of incident acute myocardial infarction in patients with stable angina pectoris. Dimethylglycine is linked to lipid metabolism, and increased plasma levels may be associated with adverse prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease. We evaluated the relationship between plasma dimethylglycine and risk of incident acute myocardial infarction in a large prospective cohort of patients with stable angina pectoris, of whom approximately two thirds were participants in a B-vitamin intervention trial. Model discrimination and reclassification when adding plasma dimethylglycine to established risk factors were obtained. We also explored temporal changes and the test-retest reliability of plasma dimethylglycine. Four thousand one hundred fifty patients (72% men; median age 62 years) were included. Plasma dimethylglycine was associated with several traditional coronary artery disease risk factors. During a median follow-up of 4.6 years, 343 (8%) patients experienced an acute myocardial infarction. Plasma DMG is independently related to incident acute myocardial infarction and enhances risk prediction in patients with stable angina pectoris. Our results motivate further studies on the relationship between 1-carbon metabolism and atherothrombosis. A potential interplay with lipid and energy metabolism merits particular attention.

Q. On your article on DMG (Dimetylglycine), the study on heart disease says that it is linked with increased risk of myocardial infarction risk. Can you elaborate on this? It seems to suggest that the higher levels of DMG are dangerous, and increases the risk of heart attacks. Can you help me understand?
A. I have only seen one study regarding this association and I do not know what to make of it. As to supplementation with this nutrient, I do not see any problems or harm when it is used occasionally.

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What is the correct dosage for DMG on MS and where can I get those pills?
I have not seen such research regarding the use of DMG supplements for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Seizures and epilepsy
My vet has prescribed DMG 100 to 125 mg for my dog who has had seizures in the past. I don't see anywhere on your site where it is mentioned for dogs or seizures. Is there any research to show that it helps with seizures?
One study in humans from 1989 did not show any benefits.

N,N dimethylglycine and epilepsy.
Epilepsia. 1989. Department of Neuroscience, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Fargo.
Nineteen institutionalized patients with frequent seizures (group average two to three per day; seizure types--generalized, akinetic / myoclonic), were treated randomly with either placebo or N,N dimethylglycine DMG for 28 days. Dosage was 300 mg/day for the first 14 days and then 600 mg/day. No differences in seizure frequency were noted between placebo and DMG or between baseline and test conditions.

DMG Research studies
DMG Dimethylglycine supplementation does not affect plasma homocysteine concentrations in pre-dialysis chronic renal failure patients.
Clin Biochem. 2004.
Seven pre-dialysis chronic renal failure patients consumed 400 mg of DMG or placebo daily for 28 days. Fasting blood samples and 12-h urine samples were collected at baseline and at the end of each treatment period for analysis. No significant differences were observed in plasma homocysteine, glycine betaine and methionine concentrations between DMG and placebo treatments. Daily supplementation with DMG does not affect plasma homocysteine.

The effect of short-term dimethylglycine treatment on oxygen consumption in cytochrome oxidase deficiency: a double-blind randomized crossover clinical trial.
J Pediatrics. 2003.
To study the effectiveness of dimethylglycine on oxygen consumption (VO(2)) in children with Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean cytochrome-c oxidase (SLSJ-COX) deficiency. 5 children with SLSJ-COX deficiency, who were stable and old enough to comply with VO(2) measurement, were treated with placebo or DMG for 3 days, and with the alternate treatment after a 2-week washout period. Dietary caloric intake was calculated for 3 days before each measurement. Mean caloric intakes per day were 1562 and 1342 kcal x m(-2) before and during placebo, 1,336 and 1,380 before and during DMG, respectively. DMG was well tolerated and, in all cases, resulted in markedly increased blood DMG levels. Mean VO(2) was lower after administration of either DMG or placebo, but neither difference was statistically significant. There was no detectable effect of DMG treatment on blood levels of lactate, pyruvate, bicarbonate, or pH. This study suggests that treatment with DMG does not substantially change oxygen consumption in children with SLSJ-COX deficiency.

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After reading your very interesting material about TMG and DMG supplements, I was curious as to whether those with bi-polar disease (manic depressives) should be taking this if they take Lithium. I am not bipolar, but I was just curious generally since generally they suffer manic (upper episodes) Lithium seems to level them out.
Those on Lithium who are bipolar should be cautious in using DMG or TMG since they may lead to overstimulation and potentially lead to mania.

I tried 250 mg of DMG (sublingual) and didn't feel any effect on my mood whatsoever: does it take a few days to work?
Each person is different on the required DMG dosage and how quickly they respond. Also, some people respond to one supplement while others respond to another, it is impossible to predict. Sometimes it takes a few days to notice an effect.

A friend gave me a few foils of DMG spills while I was in the mountains 9200 feet and she said it was good for altitude sickness. It did cut back on the headaches. I am trying to find out about this supplement. the foil has no brand name just DMG on it lot # 39056 she said you can get DMG supplements at any health food store. If it helped altitude headaches would it help migraines?
We are not aware of studies regarding the role of DMG supplements on altitude sickness or migraine. If your doctor approves, it may be worth a try.

I am a supplement buyer for a natural foods store in Delaware. I have taken a sublingual form of DMG is that the best way to absorb it? Like vitamin B12? Is it even absorbable in capsule or tablet form. Is there a good source for information as to the best form of supplements and how to best take them?
There is very little human research done with DMG supplements and therefore it is difficult to know the best way to absorb DMG. It does appear that sublingual DMG works well and for the time being this is a good option.

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I am interested in both DMG and TMG (Trimethylglycine) but I don't know which is the best to imitate the effects of Sam-E which really worked for me but I can't take it because it upsets my stomach and I can't afford it since it's so expensive. I saw on your site that TMG has one more methyl group than DMG is it still as effective as TMG in imitating Sam-E? Also, I read that you should take methionine with both TMG and DMG if you want to imitate the effect of Sam-E and also take B6, B12, and Folic acid. Before I buy either one I just want to know which one you recommend I take if I want to have the same effect of Sam-E and if I need to also take Methionine?
DMG and TMG are not as effective as SAM-e pills in terms of mood lift, but they do offer some benefits. TMG has a longer half life and lasts longer in the body and may be the preferred choice although each person needs to try on their own to see which they prefer. As to the combination with methionine, I have not seen such studies but it is worth a try in the future to see if it adds any further benefits.

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I have been taking DMG and notice an energy boost and a slight mood boost (not much but a little). I also think it adds some calmness. I will be getting the TMG and methionone soon in the mail and will let you know how it works.