Glycine Health Benefits Beyond Sleep Even if we dont know the full extent of glycine benefits for sleep, we do know that this micronutrient has many advantages beyond your Zzzzs, including: a protective effect in the intestines, lungs, brain, and stomach tissue regeneration and restoration anti-inflammatory effects improved muscle tone a key role in protein synthesis slower muscle degradation antioxidant support via glutathione building blocks muscle and brain energy pathways via creatine synthesis (indirect role) Separate from sleep, theres interest in studying glycine as it relates to cardiometabolic function
Some people can tolerate twice-daily use after their skin adjusts, but always listen to your skin and reduce frequency if you experience irritation
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Aliquoting for different protocol lengths The seven-day aliquot size hits a sweet spot
