Glycine
Brand Names
Glycine, Aminoacetic Acid, Athenon, Free Base Glycine, G Salt, Glycina, Glycocoll, Glycosthene, Iconyl, L-Glycine, MonazolWhat is Glycine
Glycine is a nonessential amino acid. Glycine is produced by the human body. It can be found in protein-rich products and in dietary supplements.
Side effects of Glycine
Glycine can cause some side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upper digestive tract discomfort
- Mild drowsiness
Indication
Glycine is used in in dietary supplements and can be useful for treating the following conditions:
- Schizophrenia
- Strokes
- Memory problems
- An enlarged prostate
Precautions
If you are pregnant or lactating, be careful with this product.
Dosage forms
To treat Schizophrenia the recommended dose is ranging from 0.4 to 0.8 g/kg by mouth daily in divided doses. It is usually started at 4 g daily and increased by 4 g per day until the effective dose is reached.
For protecting brain cells after Ischemic Stroke the normal dose is 1 to 2 g under the tongue per day started within 6 hours after stroke onset.
For treating Leg Ulcers you can apply a cream containing 10 mg of glycine, 2 mg of L-cysteine and 1 mg of DL-threonine per gram of cream to the skin.
