What is it?
L-Glycine is an amino acid used by the body to build proteins.
L-Glycine promotes health of the thymus gland, spleen, and bone marrow
and balance white cell production. L-Glycine slows down muscle
degeneration by supplying additional creatine, which is a compound that
is present in muscle tissue. It is utilized in the construction of DNA
and RHA. L-Glycine is essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids,
bile acids and other nonessential amino acids in the body. It has been
used in the treatment of manic depression and is also effective in the
treatment of hyperactivity.
Where is it
from?
Glycine is also taken in through a healthy diet of meat, fish, dairy
and legumes. Glycine is considered the simplest amino acid in the body
and has many important roles. Glycine is a neurotransmitter in the
central nervous system and of major importance to the creation of
protein, peptides, creatine, purines, bile salts, glycogen, hemoglobin,
ATP, nucleic acids, porphyrins, glutathione, glucose, and other amino
acids. Glycine is a water-soluble protein amino acid that displays
anti-inflammatory, antispastic, and antipsychotic activity.
Side effects?
Glycine has reportedly made symptoms worse when taken with clozapine in
people with schizophrenia. Although this effect has not been reported
in connection to other antipsychotic drugs, it is not recommended that
glycine be combined with any.
Dose
1/4 teaspoon yeilds 1 gram Glycine. Take 1-2 grams daily.