Does glycine reduce muscle damage?
Effectiveness Rating for Glycine's Ability to Reduce Muscle Damage
The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well glycine is able to reduce muscle damage. The overall rating for this claim is 1 out of 3. There is little if any research to warrant the use of Glycine to reduce muscle damage. Using Glycine to reduce muscle damage will probably not yeild any positive results and is likely a waste of money.
Confidence Rating for Glycine's Ability to Reduce Muscle Damage
The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.
There is one study in the database on glycine; the confidence rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.
Glycine Dose to Reduce Muscle Damage
Dosage | Frequency | Daily Total | Effectiveness Rating of Dosage |
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10g | 3x per day | 30g |
References
Title of Study |
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The Effect of Arginine or Glycine Supplementation on Gastrointestinal Function, Muscle Injury, Serum Amino Acid Concentrations and Performance During a Marathon Run |