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Betaine Increases Intraepithelial Lymphs in Duodenum – (08-12-02)

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Betaine Increases Intraepithelial Lymphs in Duodenum and Increases Functional Properties of Phagocytes

I know this seems like one of those big long technical titles, but the take home message here is that betaine, considered as a strong methyl donor akin to folic acid, may have positive effects on the immune system being able to fight off infections.

Nutrition.org — Abstracts: Klasing et al. 132 (8): 2274

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WHAT CAN INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF MITOCHONDRIA? – (08-13-07)

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S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine Increases Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial DNA Density and Whole Body Insulin Sensitivity

Wow!! While I somewhat remember that the methylation pathway and SAMe feed into glutathione (an essential component of one of the body’s most potent detoxifying ezymes and antioxidant enzymes),

I can honestly say using methylators like SAMe, B12 or betaine had not come to mind. Keep in mind this is a mouse study, however, anything that can increase the efficiency of mitochondria is a keeper in my book!

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