In the modern world, with a large flow of information, the human brain is overloaded. For optimal functioning, it needs additional nutrition for nerve cells. One of them is glycine. It has many advantages and can simultaneously solve several problems for the proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the drug, the rating of quality drugs, what analogues there are and what the drug is needed for. We'll tell you how to choose and where to buy.

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid of Glycine. There are practically no negative consequences from it, and the price is affordable for purchase. It is part of various biologically active compounds and enters the body with food and in the form of medicines. Used to treat neurological diseases. Can be used as an antidepressant.

According to doctors, it has calming, antidepressant properties, has a sedative effect, improves memory, has the properties of a nootropic substance and is not addictive. The body also needs it to build muscles and connective tissues, to maintain skin tone and elasticity. Without this amino acid, the breakdown of fats in the gastrointestinal tract is not possible.

This is the first amino acid that could be isolated from protein hydrolysates. Reduces attacks of aggressiveness, helps cope with social adaptation, reduces VSD, helps with head injury, epileptic seizures.

It is registered in the food industry as a food additive E640 and has permission to be sold throughout Russia.

Indications

Typically, this drug is prescribed for stress, psycho-emotional stress, increased mental stress, to relieve hyperactivity syndrome in children and adolescents, chronic alcoholism, and lesions of the nervous system (neuroses, encephalopathy of various origins) as part of complex therapy. Prescribed to athletes before competitions to improve training results and recovery after exercise. The attached instructions for use will tell you about the indications for use, contraindications and features of administration. Prescribed for the treatment of psychiatric diseases and to improve brain function.

Application

If taken as prescribed by a doctor, the dosage will be prescribed by the doctor. If you purchase the drug yourself, then follow the instructions in the instructions. The tablets are usually placed under the tongue and dissolved until completely dissolved. The drug penetrates the blood quite quickly, so it easily reaches the brain in a short time. The course depends on the specific situation.

• For chronic alcohol dependence, use 1 tablet up to 5 times a day. The course of administration is 1 month, during the year it is necessary to repeat the administration 4-5 times.
• In case of damage to the central nervous system and in case of sleep dysfunction, use 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day, for a course of up to two weeks; if it is necessary to enhance the effect, the dose can be increased, but here it is necessary to consult with your doctor.
• For brain disorders after an ischemic stroke, take 1000 mg 3-5 hours after the attack, then 1000 mg every day for 2-5 days.

Errors in the choice are practically excluded; it does not have negative consequences if the instructions for the medicinal product are followed.

Russian manufacturers

Russian producers of Glycine include pharmaceutical companies, Evalar, Ozon, and VIS. All preparations contain the same active ingredient – ​​glycine.

• The manufacturer of biotics Glycine "Evalar" produces a medicine with the additional mark "forte", which indicates an enhanced composition. The composition additionally includes B vitamins. A similar form of release in the form of 0.6 g tablets offers an improved type of medication that does not need to be absorbed under the tongue. Each tablet contains a sufficient amount of active substance for use (by an adult) 2 times a day, unlike other analogues, where the dosage requires three doses. The average course of therapy is a month. Price - 60 rubles.
• MNPK "Biotiki" is a company that was one of the first to appear in the pharmacy chain with a product called "Glycine". This is an active manufacturer that produces medicine in tablet form. The amount of active substance in one tablet is less than that of the previous company - 100 mg. The dosage also changes. Instructions for use of the biotic recommend drinking 2-3 tablets per day for 30 days. The release involves sublingual administration of Glycine. The price is one of the lowest - 40-45 rubles.

• He also represents Russia . Glycine from this company is considered a direct analogue of the previous one. In the description attached to the instructions for use, you can find a similar dosage, release form and sublingual route of administration. The average cost of a medicine is 45-56 rubles.
• . A medical pharmaceutical company produces a different form, in the form of capsules. The medicine is similar to due to the introduction of B vitamins into the composition. One package contains 36 capsules. The recommended dosage of Glycine is 2 capsules per day for a month. About 3-4 courses can be conducted per year. A distinctive feature of Glycine-VIS is that the components are activated directly in the gastrointestinal tract. The cost of the medicine reaches 100 rubles.

Contraindications

Glycine has practically no contraindications. Not recommended for pregnancy and lactation, children under 3 years of age, and hypersensitivity to glycine. There are no disadvantages either.

Side effect

Considered safe, side effects are rare, mainly due to overdose of the drug. No deaths were identified.

An amino acid overdose can lead to low blood pressure, increased heart rate, hyperexcitability or, conversely, feelings of depression and weakness, sudden mood swings, and allergies (redness and itching of the skin). If you do not stop using the drug, anaphylactic shock or Quincke's edema may occur. It is not permissible to use the drug and coffee, they have the opposite effect, and a malfunction may occur in the body against this background.

This once again proves that even a harmless medicine, if used incorrectly, can cause harm to the body.

Most often produced in tablets. Packaging of 10 or 50 pcs. But some manufacturers produce the drug in powder form.

Foreign manufacturers

Glycine tablets from different manufacturers differ not only in their release form, but also in their composition. Recently, the foreign analogue of Country Life has received good reviews. It is sold in a dark glass bottle containing 100 capsules. Each capsule contains 500 mg of the main component and 10 mg of vitamin B6.

Country Life capsules are not practical for use in young children. The daily dose for children should not exceed 300 mg, so the capsule must be divided in half. In adults, on the contrary, the medicine is very popular, despite the inflated cost - 450-500 rubles.

Glycine, manufactured by Thorne Research, USA , positions itself as a herbal medicine in capsule form. One package contains 250 capsules. The composition includes auxiliary natural ingredients. The inconvenience lies in the English instructions for use. Dosage regimen for adults – 1 capsule 2-3 times a day. The cost of the product will cost an average of 1,500 rubles.

It is impossible to answer the question of which Glycine manufacturer is better specifically; the choice largely depends on factors such as the patient’s age, diagnosis, concomitant diseases, and purpose of use.

The effect of glycine on humans

• Arterial pressure

When taken regularly, it causes a slight decrease in blood pressure. Due to the fact that it has a sedative property, which reduces the number of heart rhythms, and therefore increases blood flow to the heart. Do not take as the main remedy in the treatment of hypertension.

• Heart

The effect of the amino acid on the central nervous system avoids heart failure and protects the arteries. Reduces weather dependence.

• Head

Helps relieve headaches associated with increased mental stress (for example, during an exam), weather dependence, and VSD. Helps avoid migraine attacks.

• Memory

Memory can decline for many reasons, mainly due to the large amount of information processed by the brain, due to stress, lack of sleep and other reasons. Taking glycine has a beneficial effect on the activity of the central nervous system, which helps improve memory.

• Dream

Insomnia leads to a deterioration in a person’s general well-being, performance and activity decrease, and mood disappears. The amino acid has a mild hypnotic effect and helps normalize sleep, regardless of age.

• Sport

During increased physical activity, it is recommended to use glycine for greater endurance of the body. The drug increases energy, performance, and improves the overall well-being of the athlete.

• Potency

Very often, the cause of impotence is the emotional failure of the body due to stress and overwork. Glycine relieves overexcitation, helps restore sexual strength, removes toxic substances from the body, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and increases tissue elasticity. Taking amino acids should be carried out together with the main therapy, which will be prescribed by your attending physician for your individual case.

• beauty

The drug is increasingly used by cosmetic companies. It is added to shampoos, hair conditioners, to add shine to hair and relieve static tension, to shower gels, and to moisturize the skin. Used as a thickener for various creams to protect the skin from aging.

Glycine analogues

There are drugs containing another active ingredient, but they affect the body in the same way as glycine. In terms of price, these analogues are also more expensive. Let's look at the most popular models (types) and how much this or that analogue costs.

Low price category (budget)

High price category

Glycine - features

It’s worth noting right away that Glycine and Glycine Forte are distinguished by their composition. The first drug contains amino acids and excipients - magnesium stearate, methylcellulose. Glycine Forte is a dietary supplement, a dietary supplement that also contains B vitamins that are beneficial for brain activity, namely B1, B6 and B12. Their action is aimed at increasing mental activity and normalizing sleep.

Glycine is available in the form of tablets that have a sweetish taste. They need to be dissolved under the tongue. The active components quickly penetrate the mucous membrane, which provides a quick effect. However, the medicine is a long-acting one, that is, it must be taken in a certain course.

This is a drug from the group of nootropics and psychostimulants. Nootropic drugs are drugs that activate metabolic processes in the nervous system and improve thought processes. Such drugs are used for people with neurological disorders and for their prevention.

Some scientists believe that nootropic drugs are useless. Good reviews and positive dynamics are associated with the placebo effect. Abroad, where large-scale studies are regularly conducted, such drugs are no longer considered medicinal and are used as dietary supplements.

Availability of amino acids in food

Contained in many products. Let's look at the main ones.

The best herbal products:

• buckwheat grain;
• oat groats;
• nuts;
• ginger;
• pumpkin seeds;
• soy;
• gelatin;
• pasta;
• bread.

Animal products:

• fish (especially cod liver);
• eggs;
• liver, kidneys, heart of animals;
• cottage cheese;
• jellied meat, jelly (found in the joints and cartilage tissue of animals).

A person needs to consume 4-7 grams per day. of this amino acid. About 3 gr. The human body is capable of producing on its own, and about 2 grams. must be taken with food. The type of drug is not very important, although natural glycine is more natural, no laboratory material was used for its preparation. During physical or mental stress, as well as during injuries and cardiovascular diseases, the consumption rate increases.