OT: Glycine for sleep--cautiously optimistic

[Jay Aitchsee]

RE: magnesium bisglycinate

oh, okay, that's good to know. looks like i'll be trying it, then, as my next experiment.

Zonker, don't forget to follow the principles of good sleep hygiene, especially those dealing with caffeine and exercise, while you're looking for supplements to help you sleep better.

[BTS]

How about two birds with magnesium glycinate?

Interesting... I'd started taking some magnesium before bed, because of other comments about it, and noticed that I seemed to be sleeping with less tossing and turning... glycinate was the type that I'd picked

oh, well spotted. have you tried it yourself, or did you just run across this by accident?

if i were to take this, i'd want to wait until i finish my current bottle of magnesium.

wouldn't want to over do on the magnesium!

Yes, I've been taking magnesium bisglycinate for some time. For me, it seems to produce longer, calmer, more restful sleep with fewer CA's. I take 200mg at lunch and 200 mg before bed. I have noticed no other side effects. I chose one of the more popular brands on Amazon.

Great to know, thanks everyone.. I'll pick some up later this afternoon ...

[zonker]

RE: magnesium bisglycinate

oh, okay, that's good to know. looks like i'll be trying it, then, as my next experiment.

Zonker, don't forget to follow the principles of good sleep hygiene, especially those dealing with caffeine and exercise, while you're looking for supplements to help you sleep better.

nooooo! that's too much like woooorrrkkkk!!

can't i just have a magic remedy in pill form?

[Janknitz]

How about two birds with magnesium glycinate?

Yep, I already take that, too. I didn't think it made much difference until we ran out. That's what prompted my most recent search for a sleep aid because I didn't put two and two together until we got more magnesium glycinate and then it was clear that the reason my sleep got so bad was being without magnesium for nearly a week. But even with the magnesium supplement, my sleep is not that great.

So Friday night I did wake a few times, but easily got back to sleep. Last night I had a no wake night (I think, which is just as good as being certain). I think it may take a while to even out--what I'm looking for is consistently sleeping with no more than one very brief wakening--being able to sleep without any wakening will be a great bonus.

[ChicagoGranny]

I recently heard that the nutritional supplement, Glycine can help with sleep maintenance. It's cheap, so I thought I'd give it a try. It's not supposed to have any adverse effects and it's supposed to be most helpful with sleep maintenance.

I saw you mentioning glycine again this week. There seems to be some science behind this idea.

I wonder why we don't hear about it much in the forum? Also, why do the major drug chains not stock it? Maybe they make more money off the multi-ingredient sleep supplements?

[zonker]

I recently heard that the nutritional supplement, Glycine can help with sleep maintenance. It's cheap, so I thought I'd give it a try. It's not supposed to have any adverse effects and it's supposed to be most helpful with sleep maintenance.

I saw you mentioning glycine again this week. There seems to be some science behind this idea.

I wonder why we don't hear about it much in the forum? Also, why do the major drug chains not stock it? Maybe they make more money off the multi-ingredient sleep supplements?

thanks for bumping this, cg. was reading about glycine some articles but it's been so long, i'd forgotten what i'd read.

think i'll trial this next. it IS dirt cheap so what have i got to lose?

[ChicagoGranny]

think i'll trial this next. it IS dirt cheap so what have i got to lose?

I figured about $120 per year if I adopt it. Three grams at bedtime

[zonker]

think i'll trial this next. it IS dirt cheap so what have i got to lose?

I figured about $120 per year if I adopt it. Three grams at bedtime

???

puritan's pride 3g 90 caps for $9.99.

90x4=360

$9.99 x 4=$39.96

or are you getting "the good stuff"?

eta: i see amazon has 2 lbs of it in powder form for $20.25.

that's 908 grams, right?

of course, i'm not springing for that quantity until i see if it works.

[Thumper1947]

Here's a link to a Google search for"Safety of taking Glycine for sleep" that has many resources for anyone considering it's use. For what it's worth, in my opinion on it's own, it does appear to be safe and worth a try for sleep purposes. It might be useful to check the second link also for "Glycine interaction with health conditions and drug interactions." Consulting a doctor of pharmacist might also be appropriate. I plan to do all that and then if everything looks good, I'll give it a try.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... for+sleeep

https://www.google.com/search?q=glycine ... nt=gws-wiz

Thanks to whoever brought this up, I never heard of it before.

Thumper

[Janknitz]

I am still using it when I'm having issues with sleeping. Not every night. But it does seem to help, when I need it.

[ChicagoGranny]

One small bag contains approximately 15 grams of glycine.

https://web.archive.org/web/20150303184 ... mp/search/

[zonker]

the glycine arrived today. will start it tonight. i figure to take it alongside my magnesium glycinate which i take 2 1/2 hours before lights out.

hope i remember. i'm pretty excited to be fast asleep when santa comes tonight!


will update as i progress.

[zonker]

no progress. took it as planned but it had no affect.

of course, being christmas eve, a "bit" more wine went down my throat and that always affects my sleep.

[Deborah K.]

I bought and have been taking some Glycine before bed. It has definitely improved my sleep, and from what I have read (due to this thread) it has other health benefits as well. Last night I slept for 10 hours, and woke up feeling great!

[zonker]

I bought and have been taking some Glycine before bed. It has definitely improved my sleep, and from what I have read (due to this thread) it has other health benefits as well. Last night I slept for 10 hours, and woke up feeling great!

joking. this gives me hope.