Category: Longevity
Why I’m taking Glycine? .
existing evidence suggests that glycine prolongs life by mimicking methionine restriction and activating autophagy.
Diet Tips for Optimizing the Glycine/Methionine Ratio
A. Prioritize Collagen-Rich Foods Collagen is naturally high in glycine and helps counterbalance methionine-rich muscle meats. B. Incorporate Gelatin C. Limit Excessive Methionine Reduce large portions of pure muscle meat (e.g., chicken breast, steak), or combine it with glycine-rich sides like broth or gelatin. D. Consider Glycine Supplementation For a precise glycine boost, glycine powder…
Why I’m taking Gly-NAC?
Glutathione (GSH) and its precursors (NAC and glycine) are critical in combating oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. NAC and glycine supplementation shows promise in improving metabolic, reproductive, cardiovascular, and aging-related health outcomes. Combined supplementation (e.g., GlyNAC) often yields synergistic benefits, particularly in aging and chronic disease contexts. Future research should focus on long-term effects,…
My new adventure
Last Sunday we took a bus to Tveria (Tiberias in English). Starting high above the Kineret lake we walked down to the lake. Didn’t get to the lake. Instead we walked along the Jordan river, dipped in the water, then went up to Yavneel, a small town with mostly religious families of Breslov hassidim. 20…