Glycine
Glycine Brand names, Glycine Analogs
Glycine Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Glycine Chemical_Formula
C2H5N1O2
Glycine RX_link
No information avaliable
Glycine fda sheet
Glycine msds (material safety sheet)
Glycine Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Glycine Molecular Weight
75.067 g/mol
Glycine Melting Point
240 oC
Glycine H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Glycine State
Solid, white powder
Glycine LogP
-3.415
Glycine Dosage Forms
Capsules, Irrigation solution, powder and tablets.
Glycine Indication
Supplemental glycine may have antispastic activity. Very early findings suggest it may also have antipsychotic activity as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Glycine Pharmacology
Helps trigger the release of oxygen to the energy requiring cell-making process; Important in the manufacturing of hormones responsible for a strong immune system.
Glycine Absorption
Absorbed from the small intestine via an active transport mechanism.
Glycine side effects and Toxicity
ORL-RAT LD50 7930 mg kg-1, SCU-RAT LD50 5200 mg kg-1, IVN-RAT LD50 2600 mg kg-1, ORL-MUS LD50 4920 mg kg-1; Doses of 1 gram daily are very well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms are infrequently noted. In one study doses of 90 grams daily were also well tole.
Glycine Patient Information
Glycine supplementation should be avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Because of some conversion of glycine to ammonia, those with hepatic impairment should avoid glycine supplementation unless prescribed.
Glycine Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
