Glycine is a natural amino acid that is produced in small amounts by the body and is also found in small amounts in various protein foods. However, it is usually necessary to take an additional 2-5 grams of glycine daily for full benefits.
Why is Glycine needed?
✅ Glycine accelerates falling asleep and improves sleep quality: Glycine lowers body temperature and calms the nervous system, which reduces the time it takes to fall asleep, reduces the frequency of awakenings during the night, and increases the duration of deep sleep.
✅ Glycine is the main component of collagen, collagen contains the largest amount of glycine, therefore, for the synthesis of collagen in the body, it is necessary to consume sufficient amounts of glycine. Especially considering that of the 3 amino acids that make up collagen, glycine is the most deficient.
Collagen functions: Deeply moisturizes the skin, improves skin elasticity and gives it a better appearance, reduces wrinkles, protects the skin from sunlight, maintains and gives the skin a youthful appearance, improves the quality of hair and nails, accelerates hair growth, strengthens joints and bones.
Glycine supplementation can also be taken with collagen. Glycine can potentially improve collagen synthesis in the body.
✅ Glycine increases the amount of glutathione in the body, which is the main antioxidant. Glycine is a building block of glutathione. Glutathione protects cells from oxidative stress and damage, glutathione is needed for detoxification, the proper functioning of the immune system, and more.
✅ Glycine regulates the amount of homocystine in the body. High homocystine increases the risk of: heart disease, the risk of developing neurological and cognitive diseases, the risk of weakening bones, and more.
✅ Glycine has been shown to increase lifespan in animal studies, but there is not enough research on humans yet.
