Overcoming Fatigue: The Power of DMG
DMG will be a future ingredient in SPARQ as we continue to build out this formula with simple and powerful ingredients that work for peak power production and performance. FYI: SPARQ is better use with supporting other energy, strength formulas like PURECLEAN BEET or UNBEETABREW. You can also add it to anything, even PURECLEAN PROTEIN if that suits your needs.
Fatigue is common—and not only about sleep
Do you wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day, or do you often feel drained and low on energy? Fatigue affects physical and mental performance. While the traditional recommendation was eight hours of sleep, many do well with seven. However, lack of energy isn’t solely tied to sleep patterns.
A natural option: DMG
If you’re seeking a way to combat fatigue—whether from a busy lifestyle, aging, or simply needing a quick energy boost—consider N,N-Dimethylglycine (DMG). This compound has long been favored by athletes for its potential to enhance performance by supporting stamina, oxygen utilization, and recovery.
What is DMG?
DMG is an amino acid derivative involved in metabolic processes, brain health, and immune function. For over 25 years, it has been used as a supplement to support energy production, especially during periods of stress or high demand.
Lactic acid, oxygen, and endurance
During vigorous exercise, the body relies on ATP for energy. ATP stores are limited, so efficient production matters. When oxygen levels drop, lactic acid accumulates, driving muscle fatigue and discomfort. DMG is used to help mitigate lactic acid buildup by supporting oxygen utilization—potentially improving endurance and facilitating quicker recovery.
ATP support via mitochondrial pathways
Beyond lactic acid dynamics, DMG is taken to support mitochondrial function—the cell’s ATP powerhouse. By aiding phosphocreatine pathways, DMG may help accelerate ATP replenishment, especially when oxygen is limited.
Who may benefit
Reports and studies have explored DMG in athletic contexts. In one study, track athletes exhibited improved VO2 max and increased time to exhaustion when supplemented with DMG. Athletes like marathon runner Dr. Hammer have anecdotally reported faster recovery and improved focus, attributed to oxygen-related benefits.
Why consider DMG
DMG isn’t just for athletes; it’s considered by people aiming to improve overall energy and daily performance. Potential benefits often cited include enhanced physical and mental performance, improved oxygen utilization and cellular respiration, reduced lactic acid buildup, and broad support for immune function, liver, heart, and joint health.
By incorporating DMG into your routine, you may find yourself waking up more refreshed and energized, ready to tackle the day.
Sources
- Levine, S. et. al. “Effects of a Nutritional Supplement containing N,N-Dimethylglycine on the Racing Standardbred.” Equine Practice, 4, March (1982).
- Meduski, J. et. al., “Decrease of lactic acid concentration in blood of animals given N,N-dimethylglycine, Pacific slope Biochemical Conference Abstract,” July 1980, University of California, San Diego.
- Hammer, D. and Burr, B, Peak Energy: The High Energy Program for More Energy Now, New York: G. P. Putnam, 1988.
- Kendall, R. and Therrien, A., Building Wellness with DMG, Topanga, CA, Freedom Press, 2003.
- Stryer, L., Biochemistry, New York, W. H. Freeman, 1995.
- https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1115/p1173.html
- https://www.vetriscience.com/white_papers/DMG_Townsend%20letter_2000.pdf