Betaine Anhydrous

Brief overview
Betaine is a metabolite formed in the body from choline. The physical appearance of betaine anhydrous is a colorless powder. Normally, this compound can be found in broccoli, grains, shellfish, algae, and spinach. Enough dietary intake of this supplement can reduce ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity. Furthermore, this supplement can be used to promote liver health and improve athletic performance.
Manufacturing Process
The manufacturing process started from mixing the sodium carbonate with chloroacetic acid and liquid trimethylamine. The mixture was then decompressed to remove ammonia and passed through an ion exchange resin. The final mixture was decompressed again and concentrated until some crystals appearing. The final step was to cooled down the solution, centrifugalized and rinsed with ethyl alcohol, then dried to obtain betaine anhydrous.