Glycine

Definition of Glycine:

The simplest amino acid which is a constituent of normal protein and an inhibitory neurotransmitter, used as a dietary supplement.  A natural antacid and sweetener, it is involved in the syntheses of DNA, phospholipids and collagen.

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Chromium Deficiency

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“...the precursors to the active form of GTF are used in some formulas, but usually with chromium in lower doses, such as 50mcg, since it is thought to be better absorbed with niacin and the amino acids glycine, cysteine and glutamic acid...”

Glutathione

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“A natural sulfur-bearing peptide formed from the linking of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine.  Glutathione acts as an antioxidant and detoxicant and is involved with the selenium-containing enzyme glutathione peroxidase...”
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Glycine

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“A "non-essential" amino acid, glycine is necessary for the synthesis of bile acids, nucleic acids and other amino acids...”

Hepatitis

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“...Licorice root, cysteine and glycine together have produced a 40% cure rate...”
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L-Glutathione

...as a treatment
“...The body produces L-glutathione from the amino acids cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine.  Glutathione is found as a stereoisomer and should be in the 'L' configuration (L-glutathione)...”

Liver Detoxification Phase II Support

...as a treatment
“...These fragments then progress to Phase 2, where they are bound to molecules such as glutathione, glycine and sulfate...”

Low HGH (Human Growth Hormone)

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“...These amino acids include L-arginine, L-lysine, L-glutamine, L-ornithine and glycine.”
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