Betaine, CAS# 107-43-7, is a group of neutral chemical compounds with a positively charged cationic functional group manufactured through plant extraction or chemical synthesis, available as White Crystals or crystalline powder. Betaine is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
No significant side effects reported.
As Betaine is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Betaine for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Betaine could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Betaine in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Betaine for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Betaine is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Betaine reported up to now.
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