Glycine
What does it do? Glycine is a nonessential amino
acid used by the body to build proteins. It is present
in considerable amounts in prostate fluid. Glycine may
play a role in maintaining the health of the prostate,
since a study of forty-five men with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) found that 780 mg of glycine per day
for two weeks and then 390 mg for the next two and a
half months, taken in combination with equal amounts of
the amino acids alanine and glutamic acid, reduced
symptoms of the condition.1 This effect has
been reported by others.2
Where is it found? Glycine is found in many foods high in protein, such as fish, meat, beans, and dairy.
Glycine has been used in connection with the following condition:
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| Secondary | Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
Who is likely to be deficient? Few people are glycine deficient, in part because the body makes its own supply of the nonessential amino acids.
How much is usually taken? Healthy people do not need to supplement glycine. A nutritionally oriented physician should be consulted for the supplemental use of glycine for the support of serious health conditions.
Are there any side effects or interactions? No clear toxicity has emerged from glycine studies; however, individuals with kidney or liver disease should not consume high intakes of amino acids without consulting a healthcare professional.
Within Healthnotes Online, information about the effects of a particular supplement or herb on a particular condition has been qualified in terms of the methodology or source of supporting data (for example: clinical, double blind, meta-analysis, or traditional use). For the convenience of the reader, the information in the table listing the supplements for particular conditions is also categorized. The criteria for the categorizations are: “Primary” indicates there are reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a health benefit. “Secondary” indicates there are conflicting, insufficient, or only preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or that the health benefit is minimal. “Other” indicates that an herb is primarily supported by traditional use or that the herb or supplement has little scientific support and/or minimal proven health benefit.
References:
1. Damrau F. Benign prostatic hypertrophy: Amino acid
therapy for symptomatic relief. J Am Geriatrics Soc
1962;10(5):426–30.
2. Feinblatt HM, Gant JC. Palliative treatment of
benign prostatic hypertrophy. Value of
glycine-alanine-glutamic acid combination. J Maine
Med Assoc Mar 1958.
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The information presented in Healthnotes Online is
for informational purposes only. It is based on
scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro),
clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in
each article. The results reported may not necessarily
occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions
discussed, treatment with prescription or
over-the-counter medication is also available. Consult
your physician, nutritionally oriented healthcare
practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem
and before using any supplements or before making any
changes in prescribed medications.
Reviewed: Dec-1999
GLYCINE
Natural antacid and sweetener. Involved in the syntheses of DNA, phospholipids and collagen. May act as an inhibitory neurotransmitter
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