December 3, 2019. Written by Dr. Krista Anderson-Ross.
Doctor’s Data Insight Newsletter
Glycine is an amino acid important for muscles, metabolism, brain health, bone density, gastrointestinal health and even sleep. It’s also a neurotransmitter, increases the antioxidant glutathione and has anti-inflammatory effects. Despite its important roles, glycine has received very little attention until recently. Glycine is a “non-essential” amino acid, which means that it can be made by the body, versus “essential” which must come from the diet. Mild deficiency is not harmful, but severe shortage may lead to failure of immune response, slow growth and abnormal nutrient metabolism.