Glycine
Evidence status
Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.
6 papers · 0 claims · 22 outcomes scored
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
headache mild
fatigue mild
nausea mild
dizziness mild
Osmotic diarrhoea (suggested)
Nausea or vomiting
glucose intolerance
hyperglycaemia
Drug interactions
other moderate decreases effect
Sources
- 1. Evaluation of glycine treatment for reducing alcohol craving and self-administration in individuals with alcohol use disorder: A human laboratory trial. (2025) ↑
- 2. Effect of oral glycine on the clinical, spirometric and inflammatory status in subjects with cystic fibrosis: a pilot randomized trial. (2017) ↑
- 3. The effects of glycine on subjective daytime performance in partially sleep-restricted healthy volunteers. (2012) ↑
- 4. Glycine increases fat-free mass in malnourished haemodialysis patients: a randomized double-blind crossover trial. (2021) ↑
- 5. Obese women on a low energy rice and bean diet: effects of leucine, arginine or glycine supplementation on protein turnover. (2001) ↑
- 6. Combined Supplementation with Glycine and Tryptophan Reduces Purine-Induced Serum Uric Acid Elevation by Accelerating Urinary Uric Acid Excretion: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study. (2019) ↑
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