NALT

Preferred term

betaine

Chemical

A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances.

lipotropic agents

acidin-pepsin
betaine hydrochloride
glycine betaine
glycinebetaine
lycine
oxyneurine

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

4896

Spanish

betaína
betaina hidroclorida
glicina betaina
licina
oxineurina

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2783

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 7/29/20