What It Is
CBS/BHMT Assist is a methylation-focused formula built around betaine, sunflower lecithin, acetyl L-carnitine, and yucca root. Each 2-capsule serving supplies a 995 mg proprietary blend, with the lecithin fraction providing measured amounts of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine.
Key Benefits
- Supplies betaine, also known as trimethylglycine, a methyl donor used in normal methylation pathways
- Provides phospholipids — 25 mg phosphatidylserine and 25 mg phosphatidylcholine per serving
- Supplies acetyl L-carnitine, an acetylated form of the amino acid derivative carnitine
- Provides yucca root, a botanical with a long history of traditional use
- Lecithin is sunflower-derived rather than soy-derived
How It Works
Betaine is supplied as trimethylglycine, the name describing its structure: a glycine molecule carrying three methyl groups. Compounds of this kind act as methyl donors, contributing methyl groups within the body’s normal methylation processes.
The lecithin in this formula comes from sunflower rather than soy, and the label states what it provides rather than only what it weighs — 25 mg of phosphatidylserine and 25 mg of phosphatidylcholine per serving. Both are phospholipids, structural components of cell membranes.
Carnitine is supplied in its acetylated form, acetyl L-carnitine.
Featured Ingredients
- Proprietary blend (995 mg) containing the four ingredients below
- Acetyl L-carnitine
- Yucca (Yucca schidigera) root
- Lecithin from sunflower, providing phosphatidylserine (25 mg) and phosphatidylcholine (25 mg)
- Betaine (trimethylglycine)
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 995 mg, * |
| Acetyl L-Carnitine | |
| Yucca (Yucca schidigera)(root) | |
| Lecithin (from sunflower) | |
| provides (Phosphatidylserine 25 mg) | |
| provides (Phosphatidylcholine 25 mg) | |
| Betaine (Trimethylglycine) | |
* Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sunfiber® (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum), Hypromellose and Water (vegetarian capsule).
Sourcing & Quality
Lecithin in this formula is sourced from sunflower rather than soy, and the label declares the phospholipid amounts it supplies rather than the lecithin weight alone. Other ingredients include Sunfiber®, a branded partially hydrolyzed guar gum. The capsule shell is hypromellose, a plant-derived vegetarian capsule. The formula is gluten-free and plant-based.
Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult your healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or under medical supervision.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in CBS/BHMT Assist?
Each 2-capsule serving supplies a 995 mg proprietary blend containing acetyl L-carnitine, yucca root, sunflower lecithin, and betaine as trimethylglycine. The lecithin fraction provides 25 mg of phosphatidylserine and 25 mg of phosphatidylcholine. The full panel is listed in the Supplement Facts above.
What form does it come in, and how many servings are in a bottle?
CBS/BHMT Assist is supplied in vegetarian capsules with a hypromellose shell. A bottle contains 60 capsules. The serving size is 2 capsules, which works out to 30 servings per bottle.
What is TMG, and is it the same as betaine?
Yes. TMG stands for trimethylglycine, which is the same compound as betaine. The name describes the structure: a glycine molecule carrying three methyl groups. It is sometimes called betaine anhydrous to distinguish it from betaine hydrochloride, a different ingredient used for a different purpose.
Is the lecithin soy-derived?
No. The lecithin in this formula comes from sunflower, as stated on the Supplement Facts panel. Lecithin is commonly sourced from soy, so the source is worth checking on any product that contains it.
What does a proprietary blend mean on the label?
A proprietary blend lists a combined total weight for a group of ingredients rather than an individual amount for each one. Here the blend totals 995 mg across four ingredients. The exception is the lecithin, where the label does state what it provides: 25 mg of phosphatidylserine and 25 mg of phosphatidylcholine.
What are the other ingredients?
Sunfiber®, which is a partially hydrolyzed guar gum, plus hypromellose and water for the vegetarian capsule shell.
