Glycine continues to witness high demand for treatment in stroke, schizophrenia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Glycine is a naturally occurring
amino acid that serves as the precursor of several neurotransmitters,
particularly GABA. Due to its multiple roles in the human body, glycine has
been thought to provide numerous health benefits when taken in supplement form.
Much of the recent research has been directed towards its effect on the central
nervous system, specifically where it can improve sleep, improve memory, and
aid in the treatment of psychosis. Glycine is thought to be particularly useful
for improving mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety,
psychosis, and schizophrenia. Glycine does not appear to affect levels of
plasma melatonin, which is known to reduce occurrences of mania and depression.
Glycine is
a nonessential amino acid that is typically sold in its degradable powder form
from most major pharmaceutical retailers. It is typically sold in pill or
powder form and is made from the Glycine HCL (High Complex Low Dose) solution,
which is prepared by soaking and fermenting the dry peels of Glycine grapes.
The resulting solution is then further treated with oxygen and further
distilled, before being available to consumers. Glycine powder can be purchased
online at many retail outlets. One of the most common uses for Glycine is in
its various forms that can be ingested orally, smoked, or injected, in its
different derivatives, or as powders. Its use as a dietary supplement is seen
mostly in manufacturing supplements aimed at weight loss and energy management.
Several Glycine supplements have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and are currently under investigation for use in clinical
trials.
One of Glycine's uses is the treating
of asthma in adults. Its use as an inhalation agent has been found to be very
effective in controlling the inflammation of the respiratory system, including
the lining of the lungs and air sacs, as a result of bronchial and allergic
reactions to inhalants. In a separate study, Glycine was also shown to be
effective in relieving cough, as well as fighting against chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, or COPD. Glycine is currently being evaluated in clinical
trials for use as an additional medication in the treatment of bladder cancer.
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