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0:00 Introduction: What is collagen?
0:26 What is glycine?
1:10 Glycine and glutathione
1:30 Benefits of glycine
4:26 Glycine deficiency
5:00 Best sources of glycine
6:35 Can you take too much glycine?
6:50 How to take glycine
6:55 Why you need glycine

In this video, we’ll discuss a very important amino acid: glycine. Collagen is a main component of connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. About ⅓ of collagen is made by glycine.

Your body can make glycine, but unfortunately, it doesn’t make very much. If you're not getting it from the diet, you could be deficient. Unless you’re eating the skin and cartilage from meat, you’re probably not getting enough glycine.

Glycine is needed to make the most important antioxidant for all of your cells, glutathione. Without enough glycine to make glutathione, you can’t detoxify your body. This can cause a buildup of toxicity, leading to inflammation.

Glycine is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and is an essential building block for many enzymes and proteins.

Here are some of the many important functions of glycine:
• Makes heme in your blood
• Important for gum health
• Essential for DNA
• Building block for catalase
• Supports sleep
• Supports the liver
• Can help fix a leaky gut
• Detoxifies uric acid
• Supports blood sugar
• Helps with weight loss
• Reduces visceral fat

Glycine can also turn into glucose to be used as fuel. Certain parts of the body, especially the brain, need a certain amount of glucose. If you’re not consuming glucose, your body can make it. Glycine is a precursor for glucose, but don’t worry about it bumping you out of ketosis. Glycine stimulates the hormone glucagon, which opposes insulin.

If you’re not eating animals nose-to-tail, if you’re under stress, taking medication, drinking alcohol, or exposed to toxins, you can become deficient in glycine.

You can increase your glycine intake by consuming gelatin! Try making your own gelatin using Knox Blox and using a natural sweetener like stevia. You can also take a glycine supplement. The average person needs about 4 to 10 grams of glycine per day.

Bone broth and pork rinds can increase your glycine intake, but you need to consume a lot to get enough glycine.

As we age, we need more glycine. Increasing glycine intake can potentially help people with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, hair thinning, insomnia, gout, and kidney stones.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about the importance of glycine. I’ll see you in the next video.

[RioSul]

I had a herniated disk about 15 years ago. The pain was so intense I would scream in agony as I CRAWLED to the bathroom. The doctor said I would need surgery. After hearing the horror stories from other co-workers who HAD the surgery I decided against it. I had remembered an elderly lady I knew who had hand pain from arthritis who took gelatin (I had read an article about it in the 1990's and told her about it). She had lived in pain for decades until she took the gelatin. After about 2 or 3 weeks of hydrolyzed Knox gelatin (at the time you could buy a months supply at the grocery store for about $15, but they stopped selling it years ago) the back pain disappeared. As long as I take gelatin daily I have NO pain at almost 70, but if I stop taking it within a few days I feel a nudge to restart it. My back feels like it did when I was 18 as long as I take the gelatin. I purchase 20 pails of it online (now about $170 for hydrolyzed gelatin) that lasts almost a year.
I still have the DVD with the MRI images of the disk as proof.

[fidelcatsro]

Here are some of the many important functions of glycine:
• Makes heme in your blood
• Important for gum health
• Essential for DNA
• Building block for catalase
• Supports sleep
• Supports the liver
• Can help fix a leaky gut
• Detoxifies uric acid
• Supports blood sugar
• Helps with weight loss
• Reduces visceral fat

[dangunn]

I eat jello every day. My wife's aunt ate jello every day and lived to be 93. In her 80's she walked around like a 25 year old. She always ate jello. I make it with unflavored gelatin mixed with Juicy Juice.

[charu.sanjeev]

I love Dr. Berg for his work. But i also REALLY APPRECIATE all the beautiful informative comments that people type for others to read and can take extra tips based on their (commenters) experiences and I always read Dr. Berg's comment section after watching the video. It's really very lovely of you all trying to help others with your experiences. I'm really grateful for this beautiful community that Mr. Berg been forming since years!!
love y'all ❤

[nancykurtz]

All I can say is…my dr. has been on top of all this, and I can’t remember feeling this well since I was a child

[jilmarychastainclowers]

My grandmother used to drink a glass of Knox gelatin plus water everyday. She lived to be 97.

[universeusa]

Glycine is found in various protein-containing foods, particularly those that are high in collagen or gelatin. Some foods that are good sources of glycine include:

1. **Bone broth:** Bone broth made from simmering animal bones and connective tissues is rich in glycine.

2. **Gelatin:** Gelatin, which is derived from collagen, is a concentrated source of glycine. It's found in foods like Jello, gummy candies, and certain desserts.

3. **Meat:** Animal meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, contain glycine, especially in connective tissues and skin.

4. **Seafood:** Fish and shellfish are good sources of glycine, particularly in the skin, bones, and cartilage.

5. **Dairy products:** Some dairy products, like milk, cheese, and yogurt, contain glycine, although in smaller amounts compared to meat and gelatin.

6. **Eggs:** Egg whites contain glycine, along with other amino acids, making eggs a good source of protein.

7. **Soy products:** Soybeans and soy-based products, such as tofu and tempeh, contain glycine, although they may have lower levels compared to animal-derived sources.

8. **Legumes and beans:** Certain legumes and beans, such as chickpeas, lentils, and black beans, contain glycine, although the levels may be lower compared to animal-based sources.

Incorporating a variety of these foods into your diet can help ensure an adequate intake of glycine, along with other essential nutrients. 🤗👌 😉

[mjremy]

Thank you, Dr Berg! You are the best.
Here are my tips:
I buy Agar Agar (seaweed Vegan gelatin) and toss some in my dog stews.or
I bloom Beef Gelatin (Amazon) and add it to hot dog stew after cooking.
Ditto for myself. I add Agar or Gelatin to most of my curries, stews, soups, along with seaweed when I have it.
I make desserts like Chocolate Jello which is milk, cream, cocoa, monkfruit extract, beef gelatin.

I buy Bulk Powder bags of Glycine, Magnesium Glycinate, Potassium, Vit C, MSM and take 1/3 tsp once or twice a day mixed in water, lemon juice, AC vinegar, and a bit of MDH Pani Puri Masala which makes a great cooling drink. The Glycine adds a sweet note, which offsets the vinegar and lemon. Pani Puri Masala is an Indian savory spice mix that is salt, rock salt, green mango powder (tartness) pepper, cumin, and other spices. All safe and healthy. It is an amazing tangy taste great mixed in water or plain yoghurt for an instant salad.

I also make homemade Indian Kulfi ice cream with gelatin, evaporated milk (from scratch), cream, cardamom powder, monkfruit, a dash of raw honey, ground almonds, crushed raw cashews and raw pistachios. Gelatin is optional here. How you flavor it is up to you - mango pulp, almond flavor, rose flavor, saffron, lychee, coconut, etc. Mix and freeze in small cups, no ice cream maker needed. All good ways to eat gelatin.

[kentborges]

My Mom used to take Knox brand many years ago and it showed...SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY !

[laraarezdasilva]

Several plant foods provide glycine and proline, including asparagus, black beans, cabbage, cashews, chia seeds, kidney beans, mushrooms, peanuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, seaweed, soybeans, and sunflower seeds.

[god]

I am done with Biotin. I have been using it for 2 years straight and my nails are still brittle without a nail hardner polish on with no growth. I have been taking Collagen lately and it's new so I haven't seen any improvement in my nails but it DEFINITELY oils the joints and my face glow in beauty and youth. Thank you Dr. Berg for your excellent recommendations❤️🙏

[Its_game_Listiks]

This is the first time I’m listening to you, doctor, in your language. You have a wonderful voice. In addition to excellent knowledge. Thank you for sharing them with us

[harpalind]

I started taking glycine in the evening a few days ago and I wake up more energised than usual. Love it!

[Dr._Wan___PharmD]

Collagen without a doubt is marvelous for skin health, relieves joint pain, prevents bone loss, promotes heart and gut health, and strengthens hair and nails. Vitamin C is crucial in the formation of collagen.

[catherinehinkle]

I looked up the ingredients in Knox blocks, and they are made with pork gelatin.
Just FYI for people who do not eat pork or products made with pork.

[maryannnargang]

A scoop of glycine powder along with the collagen powder in black coffee tastes amazing! Slightly sweet.

[Zahra-lcmj]

This explains why hospitals always serve jello to patients. I always wondered why given the sugar

[hv]

Forever young and super human with Dr. B. Blessings❤

[tinagriffiths]

This video has helped me so much with suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis & have lots of pain . Thank you .

[bettinabarry]

When I make chicken for dinner, I cook in the smallest baking dish for the quality of chicken I am making. I only use chicken with skin. When it is done, I poor the juice/fat in a smallish container and put it in fridge. What happens is the fat creates a crust, and below it is a wonderful flavored (the seasoning I put on the chicken) gelatin! I eat some the fat with it --- wonderful!! I guess it would be considered an aspic. This episode got me thinking that making jello --- gelatin with a good broth instead of water and stevia would be more enjoyable. Thank you, Dr. for your informative and useful videos 😊