Betaine is a byproduct of sugar beet processing. Betaine works by preventing the build-up of an amino acid called homocysteine.This amino acid can harm blood vessels and contribute to heart disease, stroke, or circulation problems.etaine is not a cure for homocysteinuria. Betaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
A smooth muscle is excited by external stimuli, which causes contraction. Each step is further detailed below. Inducing stimuli and factors. Smooth muscle may contract spontaneously (via ionic channel dynamics) or as in the gut special pacemakers cells interstitial cells of Cajal produce rhythmic contractions.
Overview. Although you have more than 600 muscles in your body, there are only three types of muscle: smooth, cardiac and skeletal. Each muscle helps to keep you in motion, your heart beating or signal a natural response in your body, such as the ability to keep your eyes focused.ther examples of smooth muscle include the uterus, the bladder and the muscle behind the eyes that keeps your eyes focused. In terms of appearance, smooth muscles are long, thin-shaped cells attached to bones in the body. Smooth muscles are also found in the blood vessels, helping blood to move around the body.