Betaine as an Ergogenic Aid

by Debra A. Wein, MS, RD, LDN, NSCA-CPT, CSSD
NSCA Coach July 2013
Vol 2, Issue 3

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This article addresses emerging research that both supports and refutes betaine’s capacity to promote muscular adaptations.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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4. del Favero, S, Roschel, H, Guilherme A, Ugrinowitsch, C, Tricoli, V, Costa, A, et al. Creatine but not betaine supplementation increases muscle phosphorylcreatine content and strength performance. Amino Acids 42(6): 2299-2305, 2012.
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