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Concept information

Término preferido

betaine

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information 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.

Conceptos específicos

Sinónimos

  • acidin-pepsin
  • betaine hydrochloride
  • glycine betaine
  • glycinebetaine
  • lycine
  • oxyneurine

En otras lenguas

  • español

  • betaina hidroclorida
  • glicina betaina
  • licina
  • oxineurina

URI

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

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