The human body is able to synthesize the amino acid glycine by itself that means it is not essential. Together with glutamine and L-cysteine glycine forms the extremely important anti-oxidant glutathione. Since pure glycine (E 640) tastes sweet and no side effects are known food industry can use is as a flavor enhancer. For example, sweetener tablets and marzipan contain glycine. Protein-rich foods like soy beans, salmon, tuna and walnuts also contain glycine. Furthermore peanuts and especially gelatin powder have a high share of glycine. Science talks about the “miracle-healing-powers” of the smallest amino acid.
Functions
- Glycine participates at the metabolic processes of hemoglobin and is co-responsible for oxygen-transport in the blood.
- As component of collagen glycine is important for skin regeneration, hair health as well as formation and health maintenance of cartilage tissue.
- Glycine is an element of the DNA and as component of the glucose tolerance factor it has a blood sugar regulating effect. The glucose tolerance factor (GTF) is an endogenous link that is co-responsible for the regulation of the blood sugar level. Here, GTF is an activator of insulin action without any insulin effect itself.
- Furthermore, glycine is a component of the creatine metabolism. Amongst others, creatine is needed for muscular growth.
Applications
Glycine is multiply deployable and helpful for many things:
- arthrosis disturbances
- strengthens immune system
- diabetes
- fountain of youth
- natural sedative
- problems to fall asleep and to sleep through
- and many more
In the next article you will hear more about the specific applications of glycine.
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