2-Aminoacetic acid, Glycine

Glycine is an amino acid that the organism uses to synthesize proteins, which are needed for growth and maintenance of tissue and for producing important substances, such as hormones and enzymes. The human body naturally produces glycine from other amino acids, but it’s also found in protein-rich foods and available as a dietary supplement.

  • Origin: Animal Product, Synthetic, Nonessential
  • Source: Meat, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Nonessential, Synthetic
  • Type: Amino Acids
  • Age Range: Adults, Seniors
  • Toxicity: There is no evidence of toxicity until now
  • Outcomes: Energy and Mood, Sleep Quality

What are Glycine benefits?

Glycine is part of the family of amino acids and is the smallest of them. Its function is in neurotransmission within the central nervous system, along with glutamine. Foods of animal origin such as beef and pork, poultry, dairy products, and eggs are rich in glycine. Pumpkin, peas, carrots, beets, eggplant, mushrooms, and cereals are also good sources. As a supplement, glycine acts by covering the lack of protein in vegetarians or sportspeople. Glycine promotes the health of the digestive system as an amino acid, maintains prostate health, and prevents degenerative diseases. Check out our quiz and find out which other nutraceuticals can help your body!

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Energy and Mood Glycine and Energy and Mood

Energy and mood are associated with several external and internal factors. Hormone release, brain chemical balance, nutrient metabolism, and several other elements alter the way the body and mind respond to daily activities. The compounds that benefit energy and mood are the ones that help in the balance of all these factors.
  • Sleep Quality

    Sleep is a very important physiological process, as it regulates the body's functions. It is responsible for promoting / facilitating energy conservation, synthesis and secretion of hormones and proteins, learning and memory through brain changes. Sleep is mainly driven by the circadian cycle, which involves exposure to light, hormones such as melatonin, and hypothalamic activity. The compounds that help regulate sleep work in different pathways, they can facilitate the process of falling asleep, increase the duration of continuous sleep or improve the quality of sleep.

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Foods
Cheese, Eggs, Fish, Meat, Milk

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