Updated on July 14, 2025, to include new information and links.
Need to relax a little? Are you too anxious during the day or can’t sleep at night?
We all experience stress at some point during our busy lives, but if we are unable to manage this stress, it can lead to much greater issues down the road, including chronic diseases or cancer.
To reduce symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and stress, I like to recommend the amino acid glycine.
Amino acids are the building blocks of all the proteins in the body and are responsible for the formation of cells, muscle, and tissues.
Glycine, the smallest of the amino acids, is naturally produced in your body and present in small amounts in food. Sometimes this isn’t enough glycine for your body.
Supplementing with glycine may significantly impact your overall well-being and help you feel balanced and calm.
This tiny amino acid has been shown to have huge benefits for improving mood and emotional health, as well as promoting muscle health and supporting liver detoxification.
The mechanism through which glycine relieves stress is its action as a neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord, where it plays a critical role in neurotransmission.
Interestingly, studies have shown that elevating glycine concentrations in the brain can be an effective approach for the treatment of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and addiction.
More recently, research has indicated that increasing levels of glycine may also provide neuroprotection, assist in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and alleviate symptoms associated with pain, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.
Not only does glycine supplementation support mental function, it has also been shown to promote muscle development.
By acting as a precursor to proteins such as collagen and creatine, glycine can support muscle, tendon, and ligament growth—this is important for everyone, but especially those who do high-intensity workouts and heavy weight-lifting.
With the wide array of benefits from relief of anxiety and stress to muscle gains, glycine is one of the most effective, inexpensive, and safest supplements available.
Top Glycine Benefits:
- Calming & Relaxing Effects
- Assists in Detox
- Brain Support
- Muscle Support
To learn more about the Functional Medicine approach to anxiety, read my article, What is Anxiety? How to Reduce Anxiety and Stress.
To learn more about Glycine, watch my video “The Benefits of Glycine” by clicking here or the image below.
At first glance, glycine powders may look the same, but a closer look reveals a few key differences in quality, strength, and purity that consumers should be aware of.
While cheaper glycine products may save a few dollars upfront, they often contain lower potency per serving, more fillers, or lack quality testing.
Every Life Well® Pure Glycine Powder
- Delivers 3 grams of pharmaceutical-grade glycine per serving (about ½ teaspoon)
- Formulated with no added fillers, flavors, or preservatives
- Sourced for high purity and verified by third-party testing
- Provides 60 servings per container
- Designed to meet clinical-grade standards used in functional medicine practices
Typical Bulk Glycine Powder
- Often provides only 1 gram of glycine per serving (about ¼ teaspoon)
- May contain impurities or be sourced from unknown manufacturers
- Frequently lacks third-party purity testing or pharmaceutical-grade certification
- Can contain additives or bulking agents
- Larger containers may appear cost-effective, but require more servings to match potency
Why the Price Difference?
Every Life Well® Pure Glycine Powder is formulated to support clinical outcomes. The higher dosage per serving, rigorous testing, and clean ingredient profile contribute to slightly higher pricing, but significantly better value for those prioritizing purity, therapeutic support, and results.
Glycine plays an important role in supporting sleep, mood, relaxation, detoxification, and methylation. Choosing a high-purity, well-sourced supplement helps ensure you’re getting the intended therapeutic benefits.
| Feature | Every Life Well® Pure Glycine Powder | Typical Bulk Glycine Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Glycine per Serving | 3 grams (approx. ½ tsp) | 1 gram (approx. ¼ tsp) |
| Purity | Pharmaceutical-grade, high-purity | Varies by brand; not always pharmaceutical-grade |
| Other Ingredients | None – no fillers, flavors, or preservatives | May contain fillers or processing agents |
| Testing Standards | Third-party tested for quality and purity | Often lacks third-party testing |
| Serving Count | 60 servings per container | May contain more servings, but a lower dose per serving |
| Source Transparency | Manufactured under strict quality controls | Often unclear sourcing and manufacturing practices |
| Price-to-Value Ratio | Higher upfront cost with superior potency and efficacy | Lower cost, but requires more servings to match strength |
