It supports DNA methylation and influences the expression of genes. Importantly DMG donates methyl groups for the re-methylation (recycling) of S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe). The methyl donating ability of DMG can turn cellular processes on and off enhancing or modifying important cellular reactions. Methyl groups are lost as we age, experience stress or disease and are needed for the synthesis of hormones, neurotransmitters, vitamins and antibodies. It can be formed from Betaine (Trimethylglycine) after the loss of one of its methyl group in the citric acid cycle. It is made in the liver and as we age, the production of DMG decreases.

This is an enzyme controlled reaction where a methyl group is donated by DMG to complete the synthesis of another molecule, sarcosine. Transmethylation then occurs. Choline is converted to betaine which loses a methyl group to become DMG. H E d k (1 years e)(pe-iencg mpmv dmg prQfe5' ml 3 551 5 mg In I Q 35'.

As it is quickly broken down in the body, smaller doses taken at several times a day between meals are more effective than a larger dose once a day. Transfer of methyl groups requires Folic acid, Vitamin B12, FAD and NAD+.DMG is very easily absorbed in the mouth and small intestine from where it is transported to the liver. This process occurs a billion times a second.

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