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Glycine is the simplest endogenous amino acid used in cosmetics and drug production. It occurs naturally in the body, but can be supplemented with supplements, medications, and foods. Glycine supports the action of some drugs, especially neuroleptics, and also has an anti-wrinkle effect. Glycine affects the condition of the skin and hair. Its deficiencies are rare and are associated with long-term use of a low-protein diet or disease states in which there is a loss of protein.
Glycine – properties
Glycine it’s about 7 percent of the amino acid residues in proteins, except for collagen, where glycine is nearly a third of all the amino acids that make it up. Since it is collagen that is responsible for the elastic and firm skin, when it is lost, the skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles begin to appear. That is why collagen is so often used in anti-wrinkle cosmetics that smooth, tighten and brighten the skin. Glycine it is also a component of hair keratin. It appears in cosmetics whose task is, among other things, to rebuild keratin, it improves the appearance of hair, prevents static electricity, strengthens and smoothes it. It also helps to maintain a high percentage of muscle mass, especially in the elderly, and also accelerates muscle regeneration and inhibits the breakdown of proteins that are responsible for building muscle tissue. Glycine increases the effectiveness of neuroleptics – although it does not have a psychotropic effect itself, it enhances the effect of glutamate in the brain. Glycine supports the digestive system while taking potent drugs. It can support the body in regulating blood sugar levels, while reducing the feeling of hunger and fatigue. It improves the quality of sleep, supports memory and concentration, reducing learning difficulties. It also reduces feelings of anxiety and fear. Glycine supplementation it may also be helpful in treating conditions such as depression and epilepsy.
Glycine – application
Glycine supports the body in the treatment and alleviation of many diseases. It can be used on:
- kidney and heart failure,
- neurobehavioral disorders,
- arthritis,
- diabetes
- leaky gut syndrome
- stomach ulcers,
- feeling of constant fatigue,
- sleep disturbance.
Glycine additionally, it supports the absorption of calcium, reduces gastric acid secretion, takes part in the synthesis of erythrocytes and hemoglobin, and improves the functioning of the nervous system.
Glycine deficiency it happens rarely, and is usually the result of an improper, low-protein diet or diseases in which there is a loss of protein in the body.
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Glycine – occurrence
Glycine is found in many foods. It can be found, for example, in: wheat germ, sesame seeds (order white and black sesame seeds by weight at an attractive price), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, red lentils, flax seeds, fresh fish (hake, salmon, halibut) , smoked mackerel, chicken breast (skinless meat), pork loin (roasted), beef, wheat bran, egg yolk, white rice, cauliflower, 2% natural yoghurt, raspberries, walnuts, jelly beans, buckwheat, oatmeal , seafood, cheese, cottage cheese, broths (cooked on meat and bones).