Glycine
Pharmaceutical Grade, Free-Form
Promotes Restful Sleep
Nervous System Support
Glycine is the smallest and simplest amino acid, making it versatile for use in a wide range of functions. Glycine is necessary for the production of glutathione, DNA, creatine, bile, hemoglobin, and most proteins. It also helps to promote glycogen storage, thereby making glucose readily available for energy production. Glycine also functions as a calming neurotransmitter in the brain, where it facilitates nerve impulses and is important for the maintenance of healthy sleep patterns.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
great product with many benefits that help me. My doctor prescribed this when I was working on my methylation cycle, which was reasonably stuck. Once it started to unblock, the wisteria powder acted like a “sink” and picked up whatever came out of that blockage. Using the product at night I found it to be a great relaxant and fell asleep on time without tossing and turning. I love the taste, which is quite sweet, but not sweet. So it’s easy to just add to water and the taste is great. The powder is in tiny crystal form and dissolves well in water. My only tiny downside is that the plastic container is very tall and the contents come up just over halfway up the container, so the container could really be made a bit smaller which I’m sure would help Ecosupplements when packing packages. Otherwise, I like the price, quantity, taste, and multiple uses and benefits of glycine.
icarotwist (verified owner) –
I’ve been using NOW Foods Glycine powder for a while now and I’m really happy with it. It dissolves easily in water and has a sweet taste, so it’s perfect to add to my morning coffee. It is also very affordable, especially considering the high quality of the product. I would definitely recommend NOW Foods Glycine to anyone looking for an easy and affordable way to add this important amino acid to their diet. Thank you, NOW Foods, for making such a great product!
Guest customer (verified owner) –
Great way to increase insulin response, boost serotonin production and aid liver recovery. The benefits are for quieter sleep, feeling more rested and less urination at night for diabetics or people who are not yet fully diabetic but are on the verge. Not letting insulin go crazy helps prevent muscle from being turned into protein, water and carbon dioxide, as a muscle wasting reaction to insulin highs, this is very important, especially for old people. I mix it with all the other bedtime supplements I can get as single ingredient powders to avoid fillers, it has a slightly sweet taste, fine clear crystals and dissolves quickly. The package is a good size, is easy to use in daily life, the cap is click on,
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
Since I started mixing 4g (1 teaspoon) of glycine into the first cup of water I drink in the morning, there has obviously been no drastic drop in energy during the day. I also think I feel calmer. Although I could have mixed it into my coffee as a sweetener, I prefer to drink it neat with water. It tastes great! I start adding 2g to my last glass of water at night before sleeping and it seems to help as well.
all original (verified owner) –
Wisteria is an essential part of my nighttime “cocktail” that I use to relax before bed. 3 grams of glycine, 1 gram of taurine, 250 mg of l-theanine and 200 mg of magnesium, 1/2 hour before bedtime, produce a very pleasant state of drowsiness. Glycine also contributes to general health as one of the building blocks of glutathione. I hope this helps you!
Guest customer (verified owner) –
This product has all the advantages: (1) good quality (2) good price (3) good quantity. This is probably the most cost effective glycine product I have purchased. Excellent for improving sleep, recovery, training and energy. Additionally, glycine may contribute to skin quality, as it improves collagen production (apparently, many people don’t get enough glycine in their diet).
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
have suffered from poor fragmented sleep since I was 60; never had a problem. I did the usual sleep hygiene (sunlight, regular meals, etc. to no avail); then started experimenting with supplements, stacking them: Mg, melatonin, 5HTP, GABA… Glycine added! The past year seems to be going very well, with much improved sleep: –deep & REM (tracking device data). Sticking with glycine for sure, due to some studies that seem to support its ability to not only reduce symptoms of insomnia, but also help you bounce back from disrupted sleep cycles. I also love that it helps the body make creatine and collagen for muscle synthesis, which is SO vital for older people!!! We must be strong! I love that it’s a pure powder (no fillers, no capsules), with a favorable taste (a bit sweet, even), that dissolves well. Fantastic quality from the trusted NOW brand.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
I recently heard about glycine as a great protein to help with sleep and muscle energy. It has a sweet taste as a bonus. I have been using it now for about a week and the results are very good. It definitely helps me sleep better with more vivid dreams. I wake up more rested. It’s a good size so I’ll take a while to get out of it but I’ll buy it again then.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
This amino acid is a high quality ingredient. Large container size and excellent value for money. I like to take to help with headaches and sleep. The composition is excellent and I really feel the benefits after taking it. Pleasant taste can be taken straight from the spoon or mixed in water.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
For me, this is the best way to supplement glycine. Glycine is a non-essential amino acid, very important for several functions in the body. It is part of glutathione, which is an extremely important molecule for detoxification and for antioxidant effects. Glycine in certain doses also has a calming effect on the brain. Although very important roles in the body, most diets are not high in glycine because this amino acid is found primarily in cartilage tissue, collagen, and other tissues, which we don’t consume much of. You can supplement collagen and that’s fine, but supplementing pure glycine is a more objective way to increase your intake of this specific amino acid. I like how this supplement here is pure powdered glycine and nothing else. No fillers or unwanted stuff added. Moreover, you can choose your dose according to your daily needs. Affordable. Good product. I still have it in my kitchen cupboard now. Also, the pack size is large and lasts a long time. High quality!