Antioxidant

Glycine is one of three amino acids that your body uses to make glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which are thought to underlie many diseases.

Without enough glycine, your body produces less glutathione, which could negatively affect how your body handles oxidative stress over time.

Supports muscle energy

Glycine is also one of three amino acids that your body uses to make a compound called creatine. Creatine provides your muscles with energy to perform quick, short bursts of activity, such as weightlifting and sprinting. When combined with resistance training, supplementing with creatine has been shown to increase muscle size, strength and power.

Benefits skin health

Collagen is a structural protein that contains high amounts of glycine. In fact, every third to fourth amino acid in collagen is Glycine. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It provides strength for your muscles, skin, cartilage, blood, bones and ligaments. Supplementing with collagen has been shown to benefit skin health, relieve joint pain and prevent bone loss.