
Glycine 180ct by Pure Encapsulations
What Is It?Glycine is the simplest amino acid; its side chain consistsof just a single hydrogen atom. Because of its simplicity,it has only one form, not two (l- or d-) like other aminoacids. It is an abundant amino acid and is not consideredessential. Supplementation with glycine, however, hasbeen shown to support healthy kidney and liver functionas well as nervous system health.*Uses For GlycineCognitive Support: In animal studies and in a smallhuman study, glycine demonstrated the potential tosupport memory and mental function. In another humantrial, glycine, acting as an inhibitory amino acid, hadneuroprotective effects. *Detoxification Support: Animal studies suggest thatglycine plays a protective role for the kidneys and liverparticularly by supporting detoxification of certainchemicals. Glycine has also been shown to moderate therelease of cytokines during times of metabolic stress.*What Is The Source?Glycine is synthetically produced. Vitamin C (ascorbylpalmitate) is derived