Glycine

Glycine
Part of Glycine amino acid
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Typical dose

1000-3000mg daily

Rating

0.0/5

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that serves as a building block for proteins, particularly collagen, and acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes and is involved in the synthesis of several important biomolecules.

How much to take

Typical amount
1000-3000mg daily
Suggested range
1-3g per day

Potential benefits

Benefits linked to this supplement form:

Sleep Quality

Research strength: Strong

 Joint Health

Research strength: Moderate

 Supports collagen synthesis

Research strength: Strong

 Improves sleep quality

Research strength: Moderate

Things to watch for

Possible side effects linked to this form:

Drowsiness

How serious: Mild

 Gastrointestinal Discomfort

How serious: low

Health goals

Needs and goals this form may help with:

Other forms of Glycine

Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:

Glycine (Free Form)
Glycine propionyl-l-carnitine
Glycine-alanyl-l-histidine
Glycine-alanyl-l-isoleucine
Glycine-alanyl-l-leucine
Glycine-alanyl-l-lysine
Glycine-alanyl-l-methionine
Glycine-alanyl-l-phenylalanine
Glycine-alanyl-l-threonine
Glycine-alanyl-l-tryptophan
Glycine-alanyl-l-valine
Glycine-alanyl-lysine-l-citrulline
Glycine-alanyl-lysine-l-glutamine
Glycine-Arginine alpha-ketoisocaproate
Micronized Glycine
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Technical details â–¼

Chemical ID (CAS)

56-40-6

Formula

C2H5NO2

Physical properties

Glycine is a colorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water. It has a sweet taste and is the simplest amino acid.

How it’s made

Glycine is produced through fermentation processes or chemical synthesis from chloroacetic acid and ammonia.