Also known as: aminoacetic acid
Latest evidence update: 2026-01-11
Strongest in Sample size (78). Held back by Recency (30).
Solid mix of RCTs with some methodological gaps.
Good cross-study replication, some imprecision.
Tens of thousands of participants pooled across studies.
Mostly aligned, with some divergence.
Mostly pre-2020 research; updates may be needed.
No quantified outcomes for Glycineyet. Once the corpus has studies with measurable endpoints, you'll see per-outcome magnitude here.
Recommended: 3g before bed
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May help reduce symptoms of schizophrenia when added to antipsychotic medications, particularly for negative symptoms and social perception, though effectiveness varies by medication type
May lower blood pressure and reduce oxidative stress in people with metabolic syndrome
May help reduce uric acid levels in people with high uric acid when combined with tryptophan
May reduce muscle soreness and improve muscle strength recovery after intense exercise
May help reduce infections and improve nutritional status in severely burned patients