Glycine 500mg | 60 Vegan Capsules | Swanson

Glycine from Swanson

Glycine is the smallest amino acid and is found in virtually every protein in nature. Swanson's Glycine provides 500 mg per plant-based capsule, made with AjiPure, a pharmaceutical-grade raw material. This product is intended for those who want to supplement this amino acid separately, without powders and without mixing at the kitchen counter.

What glycine in your body is

Your body produces glycine itself, mainly in the liver. It is a building block that participates in the production of proteins, peptides, and other amino acids. You also get glycine through your diet, especially from high-protein products such as meat, fish, gelatin, and legumes. Glycine is one of the most common amino acids in the human body and is highly represented in connective tissue and skin. Of all the amino acids, it also has the simplest structure, with only a single hydrogen atom in place of the side chain. In supplement form, it is offered separately from a protein, so that the amount per capsule remains the same every time. What many people do not know: glycine together with proline forms a large part of the amino acids in collagen, the protein that gives your connective tissue its structure. A single capsule gives you the same amount of 500 mg every time, regardless of what else is on your plate.

AjiPure, and what that says about the raw material

The glycine in this product comes from AjiPure, a brand name of the Japanese manufacturer Ajinomoto. It produces amino acids through fermentation, using raw materials of non-animal origin. The difference lies in the purity: AjiPure amino acids contain few residual impurities. The capsule itself is plant-based and made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, so this bottle is also suitable if you do not want gelatin. Furthermore, it contains only rice flour plus two anti-caking agents. Nothing unnecessary around it, and that is reflected in a short list of ingredients.

Single amino acid or a complex

Why would you take glycine separately instead of an amino acid complex? With a single amino acid, you know exactly what you are taking in and in what amount. Many people choose glycine separately because it is tasteless and easy to combine with other supplements. The powder also dissolves well in water, allowing it to be easily stirred into a drink. The capsule is a normal size, so swallowing it usually goes smoothly. Would you rather have the powder separately? Then you can open the capsule and stir the contents into water or a drink.

How to take glycine

A question that often comes up: when is the best time to take glycine? Swanson recommends two plant-based capsules per day, between meals with water. Choosing a fixed time of day makes it easier to maintain the intake, although a fixed time is not strictly necessary. With 60 capsules per bottle, you have a supply for about one month. Keep in mind that this is a single amino acid and not a replacement for a varied diet. In short: glycine is a simple building block that your body produces itself, which can be supplemented separately with a plant-based capsule and a pharmaceutical-grade raw material.