Monthly Archives: August 2023

L-Lysine and L-Arginine and Cortisol

Supplementation with L-lysine has been shown to reduce anxiety in humans. This is interesting as L-lysine does not directly become converted to neurotransmitters, which is the case for some other amino acids such as L-tyrosine and L-phenylalanine. Therefore the anti-anxiety … Continue reading

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Glycine Supplements Increase Creatine Stored

Glycine has been used to treat schizophrenia effectively as oral glycine is able to improve glutamate neurotransmission in the brain, suggesting that glycine is able to enter the brain across the blood brain barrier, and here have an effect on … Continue reading

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Dietary Glycine: Glutathione Precursor

Glutathione is an important cellular compound that is able to function as an antioxidant. In this regard it is considered one of the most important antioxidants in the cell. Evidence suggests that glutathione levels are related to health and improving … Continue reading

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