This is an enzyme controlled reaction where a methyl group is donated by DMG to complete the synthesis of another molecule, sarcosine. DMG is responsible for triggering over 41 important biochemical reactions in the body.Ĭholine is converted to betaine which loses a methyl group to become DMG. 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. In Stock - Order by 3pm for same day dispatchĭMG is a derivative of the amino acid glycine and is found in plant foods such as beans.
