Ingredients / Amino acids & muscle

Betaine

Also listed as: betaine anhydrous, trimethylglycine, BetaPower

What it is

A compound found in beets, spinach and whole grains. The body uses it in processing fats and amino acids.

Why it is in energy drinks

Marketed for power and endurance in pre-workouts.

Worth knowing

The research on exercise performance is mixed.

General information, not medical advice. We read what the label lists and don't test what an ingredient does.