Glycine

Glycine is the simplest amino acid and one of the most versatile. It is a major building block of collagen, a key part of glutathione, the body's main antioxidant, and a calming neurotransmitter. Glycine is popular for restful sleep, healthy skin and joints, and healthy aging.

This collection includes glycine capsules, glycine powder and single-serve sticks, NAC with glycine and TMG (trimethylglycine) from practitioner brands such as Pure Encapsulations, Thorne, Metabolic Maintenance, Vital Nutrients, Allergy Research Group, Montiff and NOW.

How to Choose a Glycine Supplement

• Powder: The easiest way to take gram amounts. Glycine has a mildly sweet taste and dissolves easily in water or tea.
• Capsules: Glycine 500 mg by Pure Encapsulations is our top seller. You need several capsules to reach gram amounts.
• Sticks: Glycine Sticks by Metabolic Maintenance provide 3 grams in single servings, a common bedtime amount.
• NAC + glycine: Combines both building blocks of glutathione. See NAC and glutathione.
• TMG: Trimethylglycine is a related compound used for methylation support.

For sleep, many people take 3 grams of glycine about an hour before bed. For collagen and glutathione support, it can be taken any time of day. Glycine is well tolerated. See also sleep support and collagen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is glycine good for?

Glycine supports restful sleep, collagen production, glutathione production and healthy aging. It is also a calming neurotransmitter.

How much glycine should I take for sleep?

Most research uses about 3 grams before bed. Powder or sticks make this easy.

Does glycine taste sweet?

Yes. Glycine has a mildly sweet taste. Its name comes from the Greek word for sweet.

What is the difference between glycine and TMG?

TMG (trimethylglycine) is glycine with three methyl groups attached. It is used mainly for methylation support.

Related categories: Sleep Support | Collagen | NAC | Glutathione | Amino Acids

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.