Evidence supporting the use of: Betaine Anhydrous
For the health condition: Muscle Tone (lack of)

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Betaine anhydrous has some scientific evidence supporting its use in muscle performance, but direct evidence regarding improvement of "muscle tone" (in the clinical or aesthetic sense) is limited. Betaine is a compound naturally found in foods such as beets and has been studied for its role in methylation processes and as an osmolyte. Some research in athletes suggests that betaine supplementation may improve aspects of muscle strength, power, and endurance. For example, a few randomized controlled trials have shown modest improvements in muscle strength and body composition in resistance-trained individuals taking betaine, possibly due to enhanced protein synthesis or cellular hydration effects.

However, the specific claim of improving "muscle tone"—typically defined as the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch—has not been directly studied with betaine. Most studies focus on strength, power output, or muscle mass, not tone per se. Additionally, some studies show no significant benefit. Therefore, while there is some scientific rationale and modest evidence for betaine's role in muscle function and body composition, evidence specifically supporting its use for improving or treating lack of muscle tone is weak and indirect.

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