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Betaine supplementation may improve body composition based on animal models.
Athletes may consider betaine for potential body composition benefits.
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Animal models indicate beneficial effects of betaine on improvements in body composition.
Why this rating
Based on animal model data, which is less robust than human studies.
Source
Betaine Supplementation: A Critical Review of Its Efficacy for Improving Muscle Strength, Power, and Body Composition
Derrick W. Van Every et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2021
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000622
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