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Glycine

Conditionally essential — demand rises with age and collagen turnover.

TrustedSupp Tier System™ · Tier 2Take until levels correct
Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

Evidence strength

52/100Moderate
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: sleep quality; other claims are early.

This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.

How long to take it

Ongoing use appears safe; often trialled for sleep quality.

Who it's actually for

Older adults, people with low connective-tissue protein intake, and poor sleepers.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; 3–5 g nightly is typical in sleep studies
Very well tolerated. Mild nausea at high single doses.
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Interactions to know about

Run your full list through the interaction check.

Practical notes

  • Tastes sweet and dissolves easily — no capsules needed.
  • Collagen powder is largely a glycine delivery system at several times the price.