Glycine

Glycine

1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules | Item # 01669

Overview

What Is Glycine?

In clinical research, the essential amino acid, glycine, has been shown to have a calming effect on the brain. To provide the maximum benefits, we formulated our Glycine with 1000 mg, a significantly higher dose than many traditional glycine supplements.

Our Glycine supplement offers calming sleep support and whole-body health benefits in easy-to-swallow 1000 mg capsules.

Glycine Benefits

• Promotes relaxation
• Supports connective tissue throughout the body
• Supports healthy glucose & fructose metabolism
• Promotes healthy quality sleep without causing daytime drowsiness

Healthy Sleep with Glycine

A good night’s sleep is one of the most effective ways to take care of our bodies. But hectic lifestyles, exposure to harmful blue light and more have impacted our sleep habits. Glycine offers sleep and relaxation support and so much more in an easy-to-swallow 1000 mg capsule.

Product Details

Glycine is the simplest of all amino acids. It can be made by the body, but since it doesn’t appear to meet the body’s requirements at all times, it’s considered by some to be semi-essential.

Most of the glycine in the body becomes incorporated in proteins, but free glycine acts as a neurotransmitter involved in regulating appetite, behavior and general homeostasis. It has fundamental roles in support of healthy gene expression, cellular antioxidant processes, detoxification, immune function, growth, development, metabolism and survival. Like other one-carbon molecules, glycine has been linked to longevity in certain species.

Glycine is often used as a supplement to promote relaxation and sound sleep. Research shows that, when taken before bed, it may promote healthy quality sleep without causing daytime drowsiness. Also have positive impacts on mood, cognition and mental health.

Glycine is needed for collagen production and therefore supports connective tissue throughout the body. Been shown to preserve normal muscle mass and promote healthy body composition. Importantly, it is the rate-limiting component of the major antioxidant glutathione.

Has been demonstrated to inhibit protein glycation and production of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Evidence from laboratory and clinical trials suggests it may help support healthy glucose and fructose metabolism. Research shows glycine may help maintain normal blood pressure. A study that included more than 4,000 subjects found higher glycine levels were correlated with cardiovascular protection and better metabolic health. Glycine has been shown to support health of the gastric and intestinal lining.

In addition to its many and varied benefits, it has a strong safety record. Most people need to take between one to three grams of glycine to experience benefits. As a result, using low dose capsules can be cumbersome and expensive. Life Extension’s glycine comes in easy-to-swallow 1000-mg capsules.

Supplement Facts

Warnings

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
• Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
• When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

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