Glycine
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Videos Mentioning Glycine
Why You Can’t Sleep (and How to Fix It) | Dr. Michael Grandner
FoundMyFitness
A supplement with good data showing it can help people fall and stay asleep, possibly through inhibitory effects.
#156-Jake Muise: Humanely harvesting axis deer while alleviating its impact on Hawaii’s ecosystems
Peter Attia MD
A type of legume mentioned as one of the favorite plants eaten by axis deer, demonstrating their intelligent and selective eating habits.
#46–Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D.: Pathways to health and disease (NAD, sirtuins, methylation, choline...
Peter Attia MD
An amino acid that can act as a buffer for excess methyl groups and is depleted when methylfolate levels are low; supplementation has shown benefits for sleep and blood sugar.
#148 - Richard Miller, M.D., Ph.D.: The gold standard for testing longevity drugs: the ITP
Peter Attia MD
An amino acid that, when tested in the ITP, showed significant but tiny lifespan effects in both males and females.
Breakfast, Glycine, Muscle Knots, and Trigger Points (Episode 48)
Stronger By Science
A non-essential amino acid, about one-third of collagen/gelatin, theorized to be suboptimally consumed and to potentially increase collagen synthesis for joint and connective tissue health.
Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that can enhance the ability to get into sleep, typically suggested to be taken every third or fourth night for optimal effectiveness.
The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Andrew Huberman
An amino acid that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, explored at very high dosages in some studies for various effects.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Sleep, Performance, and Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An amino acid that can be taken in capsule form in combination with GABA to aid sleep.
Doping, Collagen, Goals, and Hyperplasia (Episode 33)
Stronger By Science
An amino acid that is a key limiting factor in collagen synthesis, often found in collagen supplements.
The Game Changers, Vegan Diets, Foam Rolling, and Keto with Michael Hull (Episode 24)
Stronger By Science
An amino acid with a mildly sweet taste, jokingly suggested as an ingredient for 'carnivore diet desserts'.
205 - Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle | Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2)
Peter Attia MD
An amino acid that can be added to protein powders to artificially increase nitrogen content and pump up protein claims, a practice known as nitrogen spiking.
Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Craig Koniver
Andrew Huberman
An inhibitory neurotransmitter also a small amino acid, that helps calm the nervous system, aids sleep, and supports Phase 2 liver detoxification. It is often compounded with Pinealon.
Tools for Nutrition & Fitness | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman
A non-essential amino acid that makes up a significant portion of collagen. Unlike many non-essential amino acids, dietary glycine can significantly increase plasma glycine levels, potentially making it available for collagen synthesis in tissues.
Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams, Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
Recommended at doses of 1.5 to 2 grams for sleep, with a reliable literature base suggesting benefit.
Dr David Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed? After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!
The Diary Of A CEO
A safe amino acid that Dr. Sinclair takes daily (around 5g); it's speculated to control one-carbon metabolism, thereby slowing the epigenetic identity crisis.