Top 9 benefits and uses of Glycine

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Glycine is an amino acid that the body uses to make proteins and make other important substances, such as hormones and enzymes. Along with being a component of protein, glycine has a number of other impressive health benefits. Here are 9 health benefits and uses of glycine.

1. What is Glycine?

Glycine is an amino acid or a building block of proteins. The main sources of Glycine are protein-rich foods including: Meat, fish, dairy and legumes. Glycine can also be taken as a supplement.
Glycine is involved in the transmission of chemical signals in the brain, so scientists use it for schizophrenia and improve memory

2. 9 uses of Glycine

2.1 Raw materials needed for the production of antioxidants

Glycine is one of three amino acids your body uses to make glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

2.2 Ingredients of Creatine

Glycine creates a compound called creatine. Creatine provides energy for muscles to perform short, fast activities.
When combined with resistance training, creatine supplementation has been shown to increase muscle size and strength. It has also been studied for its beneficial effects on bone health, brain function, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

2.3 Main Amino Acids of Collagen

Collagen is a structural protein that contains high amounts of glycine. Collagen supplements have been shown to benefit skin health, reduce joint pain, and prevent bone loss. Therefore, you need to get enough glycine to support the body's collagen production.

2.4 Can improve sleep quality

Glycine has a calming effect on the brain and can help you fall asleep and stay asleep by lowering your core body temperature.
Research in people with sleep problems has shown that taking 3 grams of glycine before bed reduces the time it takes you to fall asleep, enhances sleep quality, reduces daytime sleepiness, and improves cognition .

2.5 May protect the liver from alcohol damage

Excessive alcohol use is harmful to the body, especially the liver. Studies show that glycine can reduce the harmful effects of alcohol on the liver by preventing inflammation.
In a study in rats with alcoholic liver damage, Glycine was shown to reduce blood alcohol levels.

2.6 Can protect your heart

Glycine prevents the build-up of a compound that is linked to atherosclerosis, which hardens and narrows the arteries.
Glycine may also improve the body's ability to use nitric oxide, which is an important molecule that increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

2.7 Can help people with type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes can cause low glycine levels. This condition is characterized by impaired insulin secretion and action, which means your body doesn't produce enough insulin or it doesn't respond properly to the insulin it makes itself.
Therefore, people with type 2 diabetes may benefit from glycine supplementation, although the above studies are still in the early stages and cannot make any specific recommendations.
If you have type 2 diabetes, the best way to reduce insulin resistance is to lose weight with diet and exercise.

2.8 May help fight muscle loss

Loss of muscle leads to a decrease in body mass and muscle strength, reducing functional status and possibly complicating existing diseases. Glycine can stimulate muscle growth.

2.9 Easy to add to the diet

Glycine is available as a dietary supplement in capsule or powder form. Having a sweet taste, glycine can be easily incorporated into the diet.
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References: healthline.com, webmd.com

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