Glycine

glycine

Non-essential amino acid, body produces ~3g per day.

What is used for and how much is needed?

• Collagen turnover - 12 gr to 36 per day - PMC6153947, S0022316622094640
• Glutathione synthesis (master antioxidant) - 3 gr needed per day (incl. for other synthesis - creatine/heme)
• Methionine balances (extend life) (methionine restriction mimicking - great on high animal protein diet)
• Helps with sleep by lowering body temperature.

How can it be obtained?

• Body produces ~3g per day.
• 1/3 in collagen triple helix - Glycine, Proline, HydroxyProline
• Food (animal and fish skin)
• Glycine powder (sweet taste)

todo: other ing explanation