In the modern world, with a large flow of information, the human brain is overloaded. For optimal performance, it needs additional nourishment for nerve cells. One of them is glycine. It has many advantages and can simultaneously solve several problems for the proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the drug, the rating of high-quality drugs, what analogues are and why the drug is needed. We will show you how to choose and where to buy.
Glycine is a non-essential amino acid Glycine. There are practically no negative consequences from it, and the price is affordable for purchase.It is part of various biologically active compounds, enters the body with food and in the form of drugs. Used to treat neurological diseases. Can be used as an antidepressant.
According to doctors, it has a calming, antidepressant property, has a sedative effect, improves memory, has the properties of a nootropic substance and is not addictive. It is also necessary for the body to build muscles and connective tissues, to maintain skin tone and elasticity. Without this amino acid, the breakdown of fats in the digestive tract is not possible.
This is the first amino acid that could be isolated from protein hydrolysates. Reduces attacks of aggressiveness, helps to cope with social adaptation, reduces IRR, helps with TBI, epileptic seizures.
In the food industry, it is registered as a food additive E640, has permission to be sold in Russia.
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Usually, this drug is prescribed for stress, psycho-emotional stress, increased mental stress, to relieve hyperactivity syndrome in children and adolescents, with chronic alcoholism, and lesions of the nervous system (neurosis, encephalopathy of various origins) as part of complex therapy. Assign to athletes before the competition to improve the result of training and recovery after exercise. The attached instructions for use will tell you about the indications for use, contraindications and features of the reception. It is prescribed for the treatment of psychiatric diseases and to improve brain function.

If taken as prescribed by a doctor, the doctor will prescribe the dosage. If you buy the drug yourself, then follow the recommendations in the instructions. Tablets are usually placed under the tongue and sucked until completely dissolved. The drug quickly penetrates into the bloodstream, so it easily reaches the brain in a short time. The course depends on the specific situation.
Errors in the choice are practically excluded, it does not have negative consequences if the instructions for the drug are followed.

There are practically no contraindications for glycine. Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, children under 3 years of age, and hypersensitivity to glycine. There are also no disadvantages.
It is considered safe, side effects are rare, mainly due to drug overdose. No deaths have been identified.
An overdose of an amino acid can lead to a decrease in pressure, increased heart rate, hyperexcitability, or vice versa, feelings of depression and weakness, sudden mood swings, and allergies (redness and itching of the skin). If you do not stop using the drug, anaphylactic shock or Quincke's edema may occur. It is not permissible to use the drug and coffee, they have the opposite effect, and the body may fail against this background.
This once again proves that even a harmless medicine, if used incorrectly, can harm the body.
Most often produced in tablets. Packing of 10 or 50 pcs. But some manufacturers produce the drug in powder form.
Store in a dry, ventilated area, avoid direct sunlight, at a temperature not exceeding 25 C. Do not give to children. The shelf life of the amino acid is 3 years. After the expiration date, the drug should not be taken, it must be disposed of with household waste.

When taken regularly, it causes a slight decrease in blood pressure. Due to the fact that it has a sedative property, which reduces the number of heart rhythms, and therefore increases blood flow to the heart.Do not take as the main tool in the treatment of hypertension.
The effect of the amino acid on the central nervous system avoids heart failure and protects the arteries. Reduces weather dependence.
Helps relieve headaches associated with increased mental stress (for example, during an exam), meteorological dependence, VVD. Helps to avoid migraine attacks.
Memory can decrease for many reasons, mainly due to the large amount of information processed by the brain, due to stress, lack of sleep and other reasons. The intake of glycine favorably affects the activity of the central nervous system, which helps to improve memory.
Insomnia leads to a deterioration in the general well-being of a person, reduced efficiency, activity, mood disappears.
The amino acid has a mild hypnotic effect, helps to normalize sleep, regardless of the age category.
With increased physical exertion, it is recommended to use glycine for greater endurance of the body. The drug increases energy, performance, improves the overall health of the athlete.
Very often, the cause of impotence is precisely the emotional failure of the body due to stress and overwork. Glycine relieves overexcitation, helps restore sexual strength, removes toxic substances from the body, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, while increasing tissue elasticity. Amino acid intake should be carried out together with the main therapy, which, according to your individual case, will be prescribed by your doctor.
The drug is increasingly used by cosmetic companies. It is added to shampoos, hair conditioners, to add shine to hair and relieve static stress, to shower gels, to moisturize the skin.Used as a thickener for various creams to protect the skin from aging.

The popularity of models and firms depends on their advertising campaigns. The name can change with prefixes or additional words: Canon, Forte, Bio, Active, Evalar, Vis. Due to the fact that the functionality of the drug is the same, the main selection criteria are the amount of amino acid in the composition and additional substances.
Let's analyze the most popular manufacturers. Although, there is no unequivocal answer, which company's medicine is better. The proposed rating is for informational purposes only. The following were taken as a basis: a review, reviews and description of the medicine in the opinion of buyers and the degree of its impact on the disease. Consider several categories of glycine according to its type and substances included in the composition.
The first in Russia began to produce tablets with this amino acid. The concentration of the active substance: 0.1 gr. It is necessary to dissolve the tablet under the tongue. The tablets have a sweetish taste. The course of taking the drug is 1 month. It produces inexpensive drugs, from 40-45 rubles.
In addition to the amino acid, it has several additional substances: magnesium stearate, aspartame, copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, sorbitol - 7.9 mg. Due to the additives, the tablets have a pleasant aftertaste. Concentration: 250 mg.
Average price: 55 rubles.
Produces sublingual tablets. Glycine concentration: 100 mg. Cost: 45-56 rubles
Concentration: 110 mg. Convenient small tablets for sublingual resorption. It contains additional components. Price: from 43 rubles.
Lozenges. concentration of the substance: 3 gr. Additional substances: glutamic and ascorbic acid. Price: 76 rubles. - 150 rubles.
The concentration of glycine is 500 mg, which is inconvenient for children. Does not contain gluten and allergens. Price: 450 -700 rubles.
The concentration of glycine - 1 gr.The composition contains natural ingredients, which makes it possible to characterize the supplement as a vegetable. Price: from 1500 rubles.
Dosage of the drug: 500 mg. Added additional herbal preparations. Price: 1000 rubles.
Substance concentration: 2 gr. The package includes a measuring spoon. Has a sour taste. Average price: 500 rubles.
The company specializes in the production of vitamins and dietary supplements. For a long time on the market, it has established itself as a reliable manufacturer. Concentration 1 gr. It contains only an amino acid. Price from 1000 rubles.
Without additives and dyes, only amino acids in the composition. Has an organic composition. Can be added to juice or water. Price: from 600 rubles.
In addition to the main substance, it also contains: acetyl-L-carnitine and vitamin B1. It is produced in the form of a powder packaged in sachets. It is better to use before meals, no need to drink water. Concentration: 250 mg. Price: from 140 rubles.
Concentration: 0.6 gr. Price: from 60 rubles. Offers this kind of tablets that do not need to dissolve. The course of admission is on average 1 month.
Produces capsules with more amino acids than other companies. They do not have to be absorbed, they have the properties to activate their actions in the digestive tract. Price: 100 rubles. The course of admission is 1 month, you can repeat it 3-4 times a year.
Concentration: 300 mg. Price from 100 rubles. Capsules should be taken with a sufficient amount of liquid.
The products of this company are manufactured according to modern technologies and GMP quality standards, and have established themselves as a reliable manufacturer. Price: from 260 rubles. Substance concentration: 500 mg.

It is difficult to say which manufacturer is better. Tips for choosing the form and the drug itself will depend on the specific situations and problems for which the doctor prescribes the medicine.
There are drugs that have in their composition another active substance, but they affect the body in the same way as glycine. For the price, these analogues are also more expensive. Let's analyze the most popular models (types) and how much this or that analogue costs.
| Name | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| mexifin | The active substance is 2 ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine succinate. It is used as a membrane protector. Prescribed for epilepsy. Released by prescription. Has a number of contraindications. Price range: 172 - 268 rubles. |
| Mexidol | Active ingredient: ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate. Has an antioxidant effect. Improves memory, increases the efficiency of the body. Reduces viscosity, increases blood flow. Price from 132 -516 rubles. |
| Kombilipen | As part of 3 active substances: benfotiamine, cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine hydrochloride. It is a multivitamin complex, saturates the body with B vitamins. It also has an analgesic effect. Has a number of contraindications. Price 153 - 390 rubles. |
| Piracetam | It is a nootropic drug. Active ingredient: piracetam.Used to stimulate cerebral circulation. Helps protect the brain from negative environmental factors. Should be applied in a course. Price: 29 - 66 rubles. |
| Name | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Cytoflavin | The composition contains: vitamin PP, vitamin B2, succinic acid and inosine (riboxin). Used for hypoxia, depression, cerebrovascular accidents. Average price: 750 rubles. |
| Instenon | Improves blood circulation and enhances metabolism. Active substances: etofillin; hexobendine dihydrochloride; etamivan. It is released in pharmacies by prescription. Has a number of contraindications. The average price is 465 rubles. |
| Keltikan | Composition of the drug: uridine monophosphate (in the form of sodium salt); folic acid and vitamin B12. It is a biologically active additive. Released without a doctor's prescription. The average price is 900 rubles. |
| Tekfidera | Contains the active substance Dimethyl fumarate. Released by prescription. Used for multiple sclerosis. It has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Price from 9,500 to 55,000 rubles. |
Found in many products. Let's consider the main ones.

The best herbal products:
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A person needs to consume 4-7 grams per day. this amino acid. About 3 gr. the human body is able to produce itself, and about 2 gr. must be obtained with food.The type of preparation is not very important, although natural glycine is more natural, laboratory material was not used for its preparation. With physical or mental stress, as well as with injuries and cardiovascular diseases, the consumption rate increases.
For the normal functioning of the body, it is necessary to maintain a balance of vitamins and minerals. If there is enough glycine in the body, then you will be active and cheerful. If there is a shortage of it, then irritability and fatigue will appear, the body will try to protect itself from overload.
The medicine can be ordered online in an online store, or bought at a pharmacy. The difference is not big, although the pharmacy drug may be a little more expensive.