Boosting amino acid derivative may be a treatment for schizophrenia

Betaine comes from a normal diet but is also synthesized in the body where it contributes to metabolism in various ways, including as an anti-inflammatory agent. Levels of betaine (glycine betaine or trimethylglycine) in the blood plasma of patients with schizophrenia has previously been found to be low, which suggested it is a possible therapeutic target.

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I read about this. It works similiar to choline.

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Maybe I should start drinking beet juice again. (A source of betaine.)

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