Glycine (Amino Acid)

HealthWise® Glycine 150g

• 100% pure powder
• pharmaceutical grade
• Glycine
• packed without fillers or flowing agents

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Athletic Use

• Control blood sugar levels and protect against ATP depletion, optimizing energy levels
• While too much Glycine in the body can cause fatigue, having the proper amount produces the opposite effect – more energy.
• As one of the few amino acids that helps improve blood-sugar storage, some experts suggest Glycine may increase energy for endurance activities.
• Glycine has been shown to help slow muscle breakdown by supplying Creatine to the
muscle cells.
• For growth-hormone release, Glycine is reportedly more effective when used with ornithine, arginine, glutamine, tyrosine, Vitamin B6, niacinamide, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and/or Vitamin C.

Other uses

Antacid: Glycine is also used as an antacid agent and is reportedly effective for limiting stomach discomfort. In addition, it may help shuttle toxic substances out of the body.  Prostate: Because the prostate contains considerable amounts of Glycine, this nutrient may help promote prostate health. In fact, one study found that Glycine, taken with alanine and glutamic acid, reduced the amount of swelling in the prostate tissue.

CNS Function: Glycine is necessary for central nervous system function. Research has shown that this amino acid can help inhibit the  neurotransmitters that cause seizure activity, hyperactivity, and manic (bipolar) depression. Glycine can also be converted to another neurotransmitter, serine, as needed, and may be beneficial in the management of schizophrenia.

Dosage

Athletic and Other Use: 2-6 grams daily
CNS: 4 gram daily until desired effect is reached. Some clinical trials with schizophrenic patients use 40 to 90 grams daily (based on .8 gm per kg body weight)
Ischemic Stroke: Putting 1 teaspoon Glycine under the tongue may help to limit brain damage caused by an ischemic stroke when started within 6 hours of having the stroke.
Leg ulcers: A cream containing 10 mg of Glycine, 2 mg of L-cysteine, and 1 mg of DL-threonine per gram of cream has been used. The cream is applied at each wound cleaning and dressing change once daily, every other day, or twice daily as needed.

Caution

Individuals with kidney or liver disease should not consume Glycine without consulting their doctor. Taking any one glycerol based amino acid supplement can cause a disruption of the citric acid or Krebs cycle, and cause a build-up of nitrogen or ammonia in the body, which makes the liver and kidneys work harder to remove waste.

Clozapine (Clozaril) is used to help treat schizophrenia. Taking Glycine along with clozapine (Clozaril) might decrease the effectiveness of clozapine (Clozaril). It is not clear why this interaction occurs yet. Do not take Glycine if you are taking clozapine (Clozaril).

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