noun
- a crystalline compound found in sugar beets and other plants, used as a dietary supplement and in various industrial applications
Usage: biochemistry; nutrition
Examples
- Betaine is extracted from sugar beet molasses during sugar processing.
- The supplement contains betaine to support liver function.
- Researchers studied betaine’s role in methylation processes.
- Betaine helps maintain cellular osmotic balance in plants.
- The cosmetic industry uses betaine as a mild surfactant.
- Athletes sometimes take betaine supplements to improve performance.