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Glycine is a non-essential amino acid, and its principal function is as a precursor to proteins.
Glycine converts glucose to energy, helps to regulate blood sugar levels, assists the digestive process, and is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

Glycine helps the body to repair damage tissues, protects the skin from becoming slack from UV rays and from oxidation and free radical damage. Glycine has a calming effect and is sometimes used to treat manic depressive and aggressive individuals. Glycine produces Glucagon, which mobilizes Glycogen. It also inhibits sugar cravings.
Some studies carried out have shown that Glycine may help in the treatment of schizophrenia, and have also shown that it may provide protection from some types of cancer.

RESOURCE REFERENCES This information has been gathered from the Australian Government's Natural Health and Medical Research Centre, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, The UK Government's Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals, US's Office of Dietary Supplements National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and a number of other reputable publications. This information should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, and it is not meant to be substituted for medical advice.