Glycine
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In a protocol
Take 2g glycine every third or fourth night in addition to standard sleep stack for enhanced sleep onset.
HL▶ 1:14:00Dosage2g every 3rd-4th nightCaveatsTaking too often reduces effectiveness of sleep stackCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
In a protocol
Add 2g glycine to sleep stack every third or fourth night to enhance sleep onset.
“two grams of glycine and 100 milligrams of GABA
HL▶ 1:17:20Dosage2 g every 3rd or 4th night, 30-60 min before bedCaveatsDon't use too frequently or sleep stack effectiveness diminishesCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
Glycine taken with meals can help stabilize blood sugar.
“3 to 5 grams of glycine per meal have been used for stabilizing blood sugar
MN▶ 10:35Dosage3–5 g per mealCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Glycine before bed lowers core body temperature and promotes better sleep.
“3 grams before sleep have been used to lower core body temperature and promote better sleep
MN▶ 10:40Dosage3 g before sleepCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Try supplemental glycine as a first-line approach for an exaggerated startle reflex, since glycine neurotransmission overwhelmingly governs the motor startle response.
“if you have an exaggerated startle reflex, glycine should be the first thing to look at
MN▶ 6:55DosageTherapeutic window roughly 3–20+ grams/day; 60 g shown safe (used in schizophrenia)CaveatsNot medical advice; consult doctor; avoid if you have a glycine cleavage defect; may raise lactate in respiratory chain disorders; rare hypoglycemia anecdotesCertaintyhedgedrecommendation -
In a protocol
Glycine, an amino acid, can support deeper, more restorative sleep and help lower core body temperature.
“glycine. Most people never heard of it, but it's an amino acid
TD▶ 21:40Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Glycine, an amino acid, supports sleep quality by helping lower core body temperature and promote deeper sleep.
“glycine... can really help support sleep quality
TD▶ 21:30CaveatsHelps 'for some people'Certaintyhedgedrecommendation -
Organic (prompted)
Take ~3g glycine before bed to improve sleep quality markers.
“Three milligrams, three grams of glycine has been shown in humans to help boost certain markers of sleep quality
TG▶ 14:00Dosage3 grams before bedCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
Do not supplement glycine if you have a glycine cleavage defect.
“if you've got a rare glycine cleavage defect, glycine will destroy you
MN▶ 12:05Certaintyexplicitstrong warning