What is GLYCINE?

Glycine

• What is glycine? Glycine is a non essential amino acid, meaning it should be taken supplementarily because the body does not produce enough of it.

• Plays a role in production of collagen in bones, skin, muscles and connective tissues

• More importantly, glycine plays a role in the transport of neurotransmitters in the brain. Studies have shown glycine to help treat the negative effects of schizophrenia, stroke and hyperplasia.

• Glycine also has anti inflammatory in the body, such as aiding in the treatment of hyperplasia (swelling or enlargement in the organs)

• Glycine makes up about 35% of collagen in the human body

• Regulates nerve impulses in the spinal cord (slowing down the autonomic nervous system actions like breathing and heart rate)

• Known as the “Natural antidepressant” (works short term, unless built up in the body IMO)

• Glycine reduces the effects of antipsychotic drugs such as risperadol and haldol (used for schizophrenia)

• Increased memory, mood and sleep due to stimulated serotonin levels

• Individuals with type 2 diabetes would benefit because glycine could potentially help with the production of insulin

• Benefits liver and kidney function

• The insulin resistance caused by low glycine levels will have a chain effect, affecting the functions of the liver

• Glycine is produced by the kidneys

How to incorporate glycine into a diet:

• Cook foods in bone broth

• Meats (fatty)

• Poultry skin

• Seafood

• Gelatin powder

Contraindications:

• Be careful of glycine intake with patients of kidney or liver disease (Don’t overdo it, or in some cases under do it)