Glycine

Glycine might help to alleviate the symptoms of spasticity. An indication for managing schizophrenia, potentiating some anti-convulsant medicines, and preventing some seizures might emerge. Current research also suggests it being helpful in some cancers. It is too early to determine whether Glycine can play a useful role in lipid metabolism. Its use in benign prostate hypertrophy hasn't been supported.

Nursing mothers and women who are pregnant should avoid Glycine supplementation. Individuals with hepatic impairment should avoid Glycine supplementation unless prescribed. Doses of 1 gram daily are well tolerated and mild gastrointestinal symptoms are infrequently reported. In theory, supplemental Glycine may have additive effects when used in conjunction with baclofen, dantrolene sodium, diazepam, and tizanidine. No other drug, food, herb, or nutritional supplement interactions are known. This website is intended to educate and inform, and should not replace discussions with your doctor.