Betaine in Betaine hydrochloride

Routes Of administration:

Oral

Chemical Substance - Betaine

NHPID name:

Betaine

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Monograph(s):

Betaine / Betaine hydrochloride

Schedule 1:

Isolate

CAS registry number:

Source material:

Beta vulgaris ( Parts: Root )

Source ingredients:

Betaine hydrochloride

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Humectant , Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant

Restrictions:

Route Of administration:

Detail:

For topical use only, up to 8.7%.

Reference:

CIR

Rationale:

A non-NHP because listed in the Prescription Drug List as follows: Betaine or its salts when sold or recommended for the treatment of homocystinuria.

Reference: NNHPD