Research progress on physiological synergistic function of guanidinoacetic acetic acid and betaine and its application in ruminant production
Guanidinoacetic acid is an amino acid feed additive and the sole precursor for the synthesis of creatine in animal body.Creatine is one of the components for synthesizing phosphocreatine,providing indirect energy supplementation.Betaine serves as an excellent methyl donor,contributing to the regulation of cell osmotic pressure,alleviation of stress responses,enhancement of animal growth performance,improvement of meat quality,and reduction of lipid deposition.Therefore,guanidinoacetic acid and betaine play positive roles in the growth of animal bodies.The article elucidates the physiological functions,synergistic effects,and the impact of their separate and combined use on the production performance of ruminants.The aim is to provide references for their practical application in animal production.