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Glycine

Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Aminoacetic acid

Description: Glycine is the smallest molecule non-essential amino acid. It is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. In the body glycine is produced from serine; it is a precursor to proteins and is found in high protein foods.

Oral Uses

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    Glycine reduces apathy; improves mental function; increases the effectiveness and reduces side effects of medical drugs; alleviates depression and other symptoms. Take 20-60 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

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    Glycine reduces brain damage; accelerates recovery; used for treatment. Take 2-50 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia RatingRatingRating

    Glycine improves prostate function; shrinks prostate and alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Aggressive behavior RatingRating

    Glycine is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; reduces aggressive behavior. Take 3-6 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better if used with inositol.

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Glycine is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates anxiety. Take 3-6 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Bipolar disorder RatingRating

    Glycine is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; calms mania. Take 3-6 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cramps and spasms RatingRating

    Glycine is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates spasms and cramps. Take 1-3 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRating

    Glycine is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 1-3 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Glycine is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 1-3 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Detoxifier RatingRating

    Glycine is a detoxifier, removes toxins from the body. Take 1-3 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antacid Rating

    Glycine is an antacid; neutralizes body's excess acids. Take 3-6 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiepileptic Rating

    Glycine is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 1-3 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Immune enhancer Rating

    Glycine is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 3-30 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • General herpes virus infection Rating

    Glycine fights herpes virus. Apply a topical preparation containing glycine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Works better if used with zinc oxide.

  • Goiter Rating

    Glycine fights herpes virus. Apply a topical preparation containing glycine 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Works better if used with zinc oxide.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-60 g of glycine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use high doses of glycine if you have kidney or liver conditions.

Available Forms

Glycine is available in tablet, capsule and powder form.

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