Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Protein Type
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
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- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Features
- Pre workout enhances muscle mass, reduces soreness and fatigue
- Supports hydration due to its osmolyte functionality.
- Nootropic (brain health) enhances the production of SAMe in the body produces serotonin and dopamine.
- Protects cells, proteins, and enzymes from environmental stress
- Offers excellent moisturizing properties while reducing stickiness in personal care products.
- May help to reduce irritation while leaving the skin and hair feeling soft and smooth.
- Possesses taste-masking properties which minimize off-notes caused by vitamins, minerals and other supplements when added to sports nutrition beverages.
- Extends the shelf life of foods by acting as a humectant.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
- Dietary supplements
- Functional foods & beverages
- Candies & gummies
- Cosmetic formulations
- Formulation Guidelines
As a sports performance ingredient, formulate at 2.5 g per day dose. As a hydration ingredient, formulate at 5 g per day dose.
Properties
- Soluble in
- Water
- Stable in
- Water
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Scientific Studies
Clinical & Scientific Studies:
- Sports performance - increases squat repetitions with 2.5g Betaine anhydrous per day; increases total repetitions and volume load for bench press with 2.5g per day
- Hydration - improves hydration and reduces lactic acid build-up with 5g per day
- Reduces plasma homocysteine levels
Mechanism of Action:
- Osmolyte - maintains cell volume, protects cells, and supports hydration
- Methyl donor - provides three methyl groups in the methionine cycle
Safety & Health
- Regulatory Information
There have been no adverse reports in the FDA CAERS database. Betaine anhydrous is extracted from Non-GMO beets. It is FEMA GRAS for use as a natural flavor. It is approved for use in foods in Japan and Korea.