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Glycine Powder

Supports Healthy Detoxification and Sleep*

Glycine is a conditionally essential amino acid that supports liver detoxification pathways, proper fat digestion and absorption, sleep quality, musculoskeletal health, and antioxidant status.*

Features 3 grams of glycine per serving, a free-form amino acid. Delivered in an easy-to-mix powder with a slightly sweet taste.

• Supports detoxification and liver health*
• Promotes fat digestion and absorption*
• Supports antioxidant status*
• Promotes musculoskeletal health and maintenance*
• Supports sleep quality*

Recommended Use: Take 3 grams (approximately one scoop) with water or any other beverage per day or as directed by your health-care practitioner.

Glycine Powder is particularly beneficial to those with low protein intake*

Glycine Powder supports foundational wellness.* Glycine is an amino acid that aids normal tissue repair by serving as a building block for connective tissues in the heart, bones, tendons, skin, and muscles.* It also promotes the absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins and supports the production of key proteins and the body’s primary antioxidant, glutathione.*

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Glycine Powder

Free Form Amino Acid Powder for Detoxification, Liver Health, Antioxidant Status, Musculoskeletal Support, and Sleep Quality*

Key Performance Benefits

  • Supports detoxification and liver health*
  • Promotes fat digestion and absorption*
  • Supports antioxidant status*
  • Promotes musculoskeletal health and maintenance*
  • Supports sleep quality*

What This Product Is

Glycine Powder contains 3 grams of glycine per serving, a free form amino acid that supports protein synthesis, musculoskeletal health, antioxidant status, detoxification, sleep, and memory. The slightly sweet powder mixes well with water or any other beverage.*

Glycine is necessary for connective tissue building blocks, oxygen-transporting proteins, fat and fat-soluble vitamin absorption, and glutathione synthesis. Glycine supports detoxification pathways, liver health, and when taken before bed, sleep quality and balanced mood. Taking glycine during the day does not cause drowsiness.*

Mechanism of Action

Glutathione Synthesis and Antioxidant Status

Glycine is one of the three amino acids needed to synthesize glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant, promoting redox balance and cellular energy production.*

Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Support

Glycine serves as a structural building block for connective tissues throughout the body, supporting normal tissue repair and regeneration.*

Detoxification, Sleep, and Cognitive Support

Glycine supports detoxification pathways and liver health. When taken before bed, it supports sleep quality and a balanced mood and stress response. Glycine may also support memory.*

Applications

  • Individuals seeking detoxification and liver health support*
  • Those looking for connective tissue and musculoskeletal support*
  • Individuals wanting antioxidant status support through glutathione synthesis*
  • Those seeking sleep quality support when taken before bed*
  • Individuals preferring a versatile, slightly sweet powder format*

Key Ingredients / Formula Highlights

Glycine (3 g per serving)

Free form amino acid supporting protein synthesis, musculoskeletal health, antioxidant status, detoxification, sleep quality, and memory.*

Versatile Powder Format

Slightly sweet and easy to mix. Flexible serving sizes. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO.*

Suggested Use

Take 3 grams (approximately one scoop) with water or any other beverage per day, or as directed by your health-care practitioner.

Product Questions

How does Glycine Powder relate to L-Glutathione Power?

Glycine supports the body’s own glutathione production, while L-Glutathione Power provides glutathione directly. Glycine Powder offers broader benefits including musculoskeletal health and sleep quality.*

Who may benefit most from Glycine Powder?

Individuals seeking broad amino acid support for detoxification, musculoskeletal health, antioxidant status, and sleep quality, especially those under stress or with low protein intake.*

Practitioner Reference

Glycine Powder is positioned within the Designs for Health Foundational Health category. Available as GLY180 (180 g powder).