Doctor Reveals Why He Takes Glycine Every Day
Brad Stanfield
May 21, 2025
Episode description
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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6516426/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37004845/
https://www.mdpi.com/2813-2475/3/2/16
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1479-8425.2006.00193.x
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1479-8425.2007.00262.x
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3328957/
https://www.nature.com/articles/npp2014326
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28889101/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11456285/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261561415002411
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24144057/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10379184/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/jaha.115.002621
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6400990/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14720317/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14732596/
https://www.mdpi.com/2813-2475/3/2/16
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Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Supplement glycine to potentially extend lifespan
A major reproducible study found that glycine supplementation led to a statistically significant 4-6% increase in the lifespan of mice.
Incorporate collagen-rich animal products for optimal glycine intake
The best natural food sources of glycine are animal products that are rich in collagen, such as skin.
Incorporate high-dose glycine to reduce schizophrenia symptoms
A study found that adding high-dose glycine to standard treatments for schizophrenia resulted in a 23% reduction in negative symptoms.
Increase glycine levels to improve heart health outcomes
Genetic analysis suggests that higher glycine levels are a direct cause of better heart health outcomes, not just a correlation.
Utilize glycine supplements to enhance metabolic health
In people with metabolic syndrome, glycine supplements were found to reduce oxidative stress and lower blood pressure.
Utilize glycine to lower body temperature for better sleep
Glycine helps initiate sleep by increasing blood flow to the skin, which helps to lower core body temperature, signaling to the body it's time for sleep.
Enhance sleep quality with glycine for a refreshed morning
Unlike many sleep medications, glycine improves sleep quality without disrupting the natural sleep architecture, avoiding next-day grogginess.
Increase glycine intake to enhance longevity benefits
Boosting glycine intake might have a similar positive impact on longevity as reducing the consumption of the amino acid methionine.
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