DuraBeet® is AGRANA's 100% natural anhydrous betaine brand.
Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine (TMG), is a multi-functional compound used worldwide in human nutrition and supplementation. Its versatile benefits make it a popular choice in various health, sports and wellness applications.
As AGRANA We produce our Betaine Anhydrous from GMO-Free sugar beets with a very high purity (min. 99 % betaine content)
Product Description:
- Free-flowing, white, crystalline product
- Heat stable up to 200° C / 390° F
- 100 % water soluble
- Packaging: 20 kg PET bags
- 36 months shelf life
Key Benefits of Betaine:
Cardiovascular Health:
- Homocysteine Reduction: Betaine helps lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Elevated homocysteine levels can damage blood vessels, leading to heart issues.
- Methylation Support: Betaine contributes to the methylation process, essential for DNA repair and liver function, indirectly supporting cardiovascular health.
Overall, Health and Wellness:
- Hydration: Betaine is an organic osmolyte thanks to its unique chemical structure. This helps the body in many ways including the protection of cells, enzymes and against protein denaturation. It also helps in maintaining cell volume under thermal or osmotic stresses.
Exercise Performance:
- Strength: Supplementing with betaine has been shown to enhance muscle strength, making it popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
- Endurance: Betaine supplementation can improve endurance performance by reducing fatigue and enhancing muscle endurance.
Liver Health:
- Fat Metabolism: Betaine promotes healthy liver function by aiding in fat metabolism, which helps prevent fat accumulation in the liver, a condition known as hepatic steatosis or fatty liver disease.
- Detoxification: By supporting methylation, betaine assists the detoxification processes in the liver.
Application Areas:
DuraBeet® can be incorporated into various types of human nutrition products to meet the specific health and dietary needs of customers.
1. Dietary Supplements:
Standalone Betaine Supplements: Available in tablet, capsule, or powder form, these supplements provide a concentrated dose of betaine for those seeking its specific benefits.
Sports Nutrition Supplements: Betaine is a common ingredient in pre-workout and post-workout supplements aimed at enhancing muscle performance, strength, and recovery.
Gummy bears: Betaine's inclusion in gummy bears leverages its beneficial properties in a convenient and palatable format, suitable to be used on the go or while traveling.
Homocysteine-Lowering Formulations: These supplements can contain betaine as a standalone ingredient or combine it with other compounds destined to enhance heart health.
2. Functional Foods and Beverages
Energy and Protein Bars: Betaine is added to protein and energy bars to boost their nutritional profile, particularly for athletes and active individuals.
Functional Drinks: Sports drinks, protein shakes, and other functional beverages often include betaine to support hydration, endurance, and recovery.
Fortified Foods: Betaine is suitable to enhance the functional value of foods such as plant-based products, cereals, breads, and other fortified food products.
Below is an animated video demonstration of how betaine works in the human body.
Contact Details
Our team will be happy to help in connection with any other questions and product requests.
Salwa BakrCategory Manager Betaine - Human Nutrition |
Daniel DornerKey Account Manager |