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Glycine powder

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Description

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can produce it on its own. It plays a crucial role in many important bodily functions, and its supplementation in powder form has gained popularity due to its numerous health benefits. Glycine is the simplest amino acid in structure, but it has wide-ranging effects on everything from sleep and muscle recovery to cognitive function and joint health.

Here’s a detailed overview of the key health benefits of glycine powder:

1. Improves Sleep Quality
  • Promotes Restful Sleep: Glycine has been shown to improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation and reducing the time it takes to fall asleep. It is thought to do this by lowering core body temperature and enhancing the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.
  • Sleep-Inducing Effects: Studies have suggested that glycine supplementation, particularly when taken before bed, can help improve both sleep quality and sleep efficiency, leading to deeper and more restful sleep.
  • Improves Sleep in Stressful Situations: Glycine may also help improve sleep in individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, or disrupted sleep patterns, making it beneficial for those with insomnia or sleep disorders.
2. Supports Cognitive Function
  • Neurotransmitter Support: Glycine plays a role as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, which means it helps regulate nerve impulses and balance brain activity. It has been found to support cognitive function by enhancing the activity of NMDA receptors, which are involved in memory formation and learning.
  • Neuroprotection: There is evidence suggesting that glycine may have neuroprotective effects, protecting the brain from excitotoxicity (overactivity of nerve cells), which can contribute to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
3. Joint and Bone Health
  • Collagen Synthesis: Glycine is a major component of collagen, the protein responsible for maintaining the structure of connective tissues such as joints, tendons, skin, and cartilage. Supplementing with glycine can support joint health and flexibility by contributing to collagen production and repair.
  • Reducing Joint Pain: Some studies suggest that glycine supplementation can help reduce joint pain and improve symptoms of conditions like osteoarthritis and other forms of joint inflammation by promoting the regeneration of cartilage and collagen.
  • Supports Bone Density: Because glycine is involved in collagen synthesis, it may also support bone health by maintaining the structure of bones and reducing the risk of fractures.
4. Muscle Recovery and Growth
  • Promotes Muscle Repair: Glycine is involved in the synthesis of creatine, an important compound for energy production in muscles. Creatine helps improve strength, endurance, and muscle recovery. Therefore, glycine can indirectly support muscle repair and growth after exercise or physical activity.
  • Prevents Muscle Wasting: Glycine has been found to help prevent muscle wasting (catabolism), which is beneficial for people recovering from illness or injury, or those undergoing intense physical training.
  • Reduces Exercise-Induced Inflammation: Glycine’s anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce inflammation and muscle soreness after exercise, making it useful for post-workout recovery.
5. Supports Detoxification and Liver Health
  • Detoxification Pathways: Glycine plays a crucial role in the detoxification process by supporting the production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant and detoxifying agent produced in the liver. Glutathione helps neutralize free radicals and flush out toxins from the body, promoting overall liver health.
  • Liver Protection: Some studies have suggested that glycine can help protect the liver from damage caused by alcohol consumption, toxins, and chemicals, supporting its ability to regenerate and function optimally.
6. Supports Heart Health
  • Supports Healthy Blood Pressure: Glycine may have a role in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Some studies suggest that it has vasodilatory effects, helping to relax and expand blood vessels, which can lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
  • Reduces Inflammation: Glycine’s anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial for overall cardiovascular health, as chronic inflammation is a risk factor for heart disease, atherosclerosis, and high blood pressure.
7. Supports Metabolic Health
  • Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Glycine has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar levels. This may be especially beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes or those at risk of developing metabolic disorders, as it can help the body use insulin more effectively.
  • Fat Burning: Glycine supplementation may support fat metabolism by improving the way the body processes fats, which could potentially help with weight management or fat loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise regimen.
8. Mood Regulation and Mental Health
  • Reduces Anxiety: Glycine’s calming effect on the central nervous system can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. It acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, promoting a relaxed, calm state of mind.
  • Enhances Mood: By influencing the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, glycine may have potential mood-enhancing effects, improving overall mental well-being and reducing feelings of irritability or tension.
  • Potential Benefits for Schizophrenia: Some studies suggest that glycine may be beneficial in managing schizophrenia symptoms, particularly in reducing negative symptoms like social withdrawal and emotional flatness. It is believed to work by modulating the NMDA receptors in the brain.
9. Skin Health
  • Supports Skin Regeneration: As a key component of collagen, glycine plays a role in skin regeneration and wound healing. It can help improve skin elasticity, reduce signs of aging, and accelerate the healing of cuts, burns, or scars.
  • Promotes Hydrated Skin: Glycine is involved in maintaining the moisture balance of the skin, which helps promote smooth, hydrated, and youthful-looking skin.
10. Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects
  • Reduces Systemic Inflammation: Glycine has been shown to reduce systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, which are linked to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions.
  • Antioxidant Properties: Glycine plays a role in the synthesis of glutathione, one of the body’s most powerful antioxidants. By promoting glutathione production, glycine helps reduce oxidative damage to cells and tissues.

How to Use Glycine Powder:

  • Typical Dosage: The typical recommended dosage for glycine powder is between 3 to 5 grams per day, although higher doses (up to 10 grams) may be used depending on individual needs or specific health conditions.
  • Timing: Many people take glycine powder before bed to improve sleep, but it can also be taken throughout the day to support other health benefits like muscle recovery or cognitive function. It can be easily mixed with water, a smoothie, or a protein shake.

Conclusion:

Glycine powder is a versatile supplement with a wide range of health benefits, from promoting better sleep and cognitive function to supporting muscle recovery, joint health, and skin regeneration. It’s especially useful for individuals dealing with stress, insomnia, joint pain, or muscle soreness. Additionally, its role in detoxification, mood regulation, and cardiovascular health further enhances its appeal.

Since glycine is generally considered safe, it can be an excellent addition to your supplement routine. However, as with any supplement, it’s always advisable to check with a healthcare provider before adding glycine to your regimen, particularly if you have underlying health conditions or are on medication.

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Additional information

Flavour

Unflavoured

Size

300g (60 serves), 1kg (200 serves)

FAQs

We recommend consuming  3-5g of glycine daily. This can be taken in a single dose before bed or spread across the afternoon. If gastric discomfort occurs, consume with food.

Yes, this product is great for women as well!

1. What does Glycine do?

Glycine plays an essential role in the peripheral and central nervous systems. Glycine ingestion before bedtime significantly improves sleep quality in people most likely as a result of activating the NMDA receptor in the brain (Yamadera et al. 2007).

It can also bind to vitamins and minerals, aiding in nutrient uptake (Wapnir et al. 1983). Furthermore, there is evidence that glycine can help upregualte human growth hormone (Kasai et al. 1978)!

2. Is Glycine safe?

Yes, glycine supplementation is well tolerated without major adverse effects in a study involving 10 adults supplementing with 15 grams per day (El-Hafidi et al. 2018). Other clinical trials have safely used doses of 0.8 g/kg for five years (Cleveland et al. 2009)!

Gastric discomfort may occur on large doses on an empty stomach. If this occurs, try consumption over several smaller doses and with food!

3. I heard Glycine pairs with NAC?

Yes! There is some really cool science coming out that glycine pairs really well with N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) to provide a syngeristic supplement. For example, glycine and NAC supplementation improves glutathione deficiency, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, genotoxicity, muscle strength, and cognition related to aging (Kumar et al. 2021)!

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  1. Cleveland WL, DeLaPaz RL, Fawwaz RA, Challop RS. High-dose glycine treatment of refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder in a 5-year period. Neural Plast. 2009;2009:768398.
  2. El-Hafidi M, Franco M, Ramírez AR, Sosa JS, Flores JAP, Acosta OL, et al. Glycine Increases Insulin Sensitivity and Glutathione Biosynthesis and Protects against Oxidative Stress in a Model of Sucrose-Induced Insulin Resistance. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018;2018:2101562.
  3. Kasai K, Kobayashi M, Shimoda SI. Stimulatory effect of glycine on human growth hormone secretion. Metabolism. 1978;27(2):201-8.
  4. Kumar P, Liu C, Hsu JW, Chacko S, Minard C, Jahoor F, et al. Glycine and N-acetylcysteine (GlyNAC) supplementation in older adults improves glutathione deficiency, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, genotoxicity, muscle strength, and cognition: Results of a pilot clinical trial. Clin Transl Med. 2021;11(3):e372.
  5. Wapnir RA, Khani DE, Bayne MA, Lifshitz F. Absorption of zinc by the rat ileum: effects of histidine and other low-molecular-weight ligands. J Nutr. 1983;113(7):1346-54.
  6. Yamadera W, Inagawa K, Chiba S, Bannai M, Takahashi M, Nakayama K. Glycine ingestion improves subjective sleep quality in human volunteers, correlating with polysomnographic changes. Sleep and Biological Rhythms. 2007;5(2):126-31.

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