Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of betaine (betaine anhydrous and betaine hydrochloride) as a feed additive for all animal species based on a dossier submitted by VITAC EEIG
Glycine betaine (betaine) acts as a methyl group donor in transmethylation reactions in organisms. Betaine occurs in numerous vertebrate tissues as an osmolyte, ensuring osmoprotection. Betaine is safe for piglets at the maximum supplementation rate of 2 000 mg/kg complete feed with a margin of safe...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-05-01
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| Series: | EFSA Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/3210.pdf |