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Side-by-side comparison of 2 supplements

Bc9.0

BCAAs

High safety

Tmg5.8

TMG

Moderate safety

Evidence

Evidence Score9/10

Studies: 61

Meta-analyses: 13

Evidence Score5.8/10

Studies: 7

Meta-analyses: 4

Outcome Grades

Build strength & muscleB

Improve enduranceB

Build strength & muscleC

Improve enduranceD

A-F grade per outcome, combining overall evidence with goal-specific relevance. A = strong evidence; F = insufficient. Hover a badge for details.

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

15grams

Best Time:

Split through the day

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Powder (2:1:1 ratio)

Dosage:

2.5-6g betaine/TMG daily (performance studies commonly use ~2.5g; methylation/homocysteine use up to 6g)

Best Time:

With meals · with food (preferred)

Take with food

Form:

Betaine anhydrous (TMG)

What you'll notice

✨ Reduced Muscle Soreness65%

24-72 hours post-exercise

🧠 Sustained Mental Focus55%

During exercise

💪 Muscle Preservation60%

Ongoing

💪 Improved strength/power45%

2-6 weeks

🩸 Lower homocysteine60%

4-8 weeks

🔴 Raised LDL cholesterol35%

4-8 weeks

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

Maple syrup urine disease
ALS (may accelerate progression - avoid)

Drug Interactions:

Levodopa
Diabetes medications

Side Effects:

GI discomfortFatigue (with chronic high doses)

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

High cardiovascular risk / elevated LDL (may raise cholesterol)
Kidney disease (use caution)

Drug Interactions:

None well established

Side Effects:

Raised LDL/total cholesterolGI upset/fishy body odor (high doses)

Works well with

Caffeine

complementary

Creatine

complementary

B-Complex

complementary

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