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Compound

Glycine

Emerging research

A small amino acid abundant in collagen. Often discussed in relation to sleep quality and skin.

Often discussed in relation to

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Commonly noted

Commonly noted
Glycine is one of the amino acids that serve as building blocks of protein and is a building block of collagen; it is classed as nonessential, meaning the body can make it even when the diet does not supply it.

Source: MedlinePlus

Foods and products containing it

Collagen peptidesSupplementGlycine (supplement)SupplementBone brothDrinkPlacenta extract (supplement)SupplementMagnesium (supplement)Supplement

References

  • NIH / NLM PubChem: Glycine

    Reference for the substance’s identity. This does not establish a health benefit or a product’s composition.

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