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Glycine
Glycine · C₂H₅NO₂
A simple amino acid that helps the body cool down for sleep.
Glycine is the smallest amino acid and a building block your body uses for collagen, glutathione, and as a calming signal in the nervous system. Taken before bed, it appears to help sleep by gently lowering core body temperature, the same drop that naturally precedes sleep.
Value Ratio
9.0/10
Efficiency
8.0/10
Necessity
7.0/10
Absorption
9.0/10
Risk
1.5/10
Recommended FormPure glycine powder
Best TakenBefore bed
ImportanceHigh
DifficultyBeginner
Last updated: July 18, 2026