Glycolixir
Brand names,
Glycolixir
Analogs
Glycolixir
Brand Names Mixture
Glycolixir
Chemical_Formula
C2H5N1O2
Glycolixir
RX_link
No information avaliable
Glycolixir
fda sheet
Glycolixir
msds (material safety sheet)
Glycolixir
Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Glycolixir
Molecular Weight
75.067 g/mol
Glycolixir
Melting Point
240 oC
Glycolixir
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Glycolixir
State
Solid, white powder
Glycolixir
LogP
-3.415
Glycolixir
Dosage Forms
Capsules, Irrigation solution, powder and tablets.
Glycolixir
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.
Glycolixir
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.
Glycolixir
Absorption
Absorbed from the small intestine via an active transport mechanism.
Glycolixir
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.
Glycolixir
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.
Glycolixir
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals