Life Extension - Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules

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Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules

Life Extension Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules
B grade
87/100
SUPPIE SCORE
68/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
100/100
CLEANLINESS

What Does Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules Do?

Delivers 1,000 mg of glycine per capsule to support sleep onset and relaxation, though clinical sleep trials typically require taking three capsules together (3,000 mg).
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What Are the Benefits of Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules?

Based on proven scientific research

Subjective sleep quality and daytime alertnessModerate
Glutathione and antioxidant pathway precursorMild
Collagen and connective tissue supportMild

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What Are the Side Effects of Life Extension Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules?

Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.

RiskLow Risk

Overview

•Clozapine therapy: glycine may diminish clozapine's clinical efficacy
•Non-ketotic hyperglycinaemia: inborn error of metabolism causing toxic systemic glycine accumulation
•Doses above 15 g daily may induce gastrointestinal discomfort or nausea; at 1-3 g daily, digestive distress remains uncommon.
•Stop and get advice if: persistent nausea or severe stomach upset: discontinue use and evaluate overall intake
•Stop and get advice if: unexplained excessive daytime sedation: discontinue use

Potential Side Effects

Negative Interactions

Inactive Ingredients

Vegetable cellulose (capsule)
Low Risk
Ascorbyl palmitate
Good

What Are the Ingredients in Life Extension Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules?

Glycine
1000 mg
vegetable cellulose (capsule)
ascorbyl palmitate

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Dosage & Bioavailability

How the active doses and forms in Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules compare to the research.

•Glycine 1-3 g a day reaches the studied range (1.2-3.6 g/day) only at the higher daily dose; the lowest daily dose falls short.
•Glycine — 1-3 g a day; studies use 1.2-3.6 g/day. The higher daily dose reaches it; the lowest falls short.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Life Extension Glycine, 1000 mg, 100 vegetarian capsules