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A Small Molecule with a Big Impact on Sleep - Glycine
Posted by Ben White on
Most people have never heard of glycine — yet this small amino acid plays a remarkable role in sleep quality. Unlike conventional sleep aids, glycine promotes natural sleep architecture, lowers core body temperature, and actually improves daytime alertness rather than causing grogginess. Dr. Kate Placzek of ZRT Laboratory explains the neuroscience behind glycine’s sleep-promoting effects and its connections to the body’s circadian hormone rhythms.