glycine
Found in 8 products 3 forms available Trending for: circadian rhythm, collagen synthesis, bone density
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Glycine
You stir a cup of broth, that familiar comfort from kitchens around the world. Hidden in its silkiness is glycine—the simplest amino acid—once called "sugar of...
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Reported benefits
→Supports better sleep quality and sleep onset
→Supports collagen synthesis for joint and bone health
→Provides antioxidant support through glutathione precursor activity
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
100mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-100mg
• Therapeutic dose: 100-200mg
Forms & Absorption
L-Glycine
Standard form
563 products
Glycine; Powder
Standard form
8 products
L-Glycyl
Standard form
1 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:Empty stomach
With food:11% recommend empty stomach, 9% with food
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
