Glycine + n-acetylcysteine
Intervention2 papers4 findings
- Human trial2
Outcomes
4Physical function
upin humans1
1 study
Physical function
upin humans1
Glycine + n-acetylcysteine improves physical function in humans.
“Supplementing Glycine and N-Acetylcysteine (GlyNAC) in Older Adults Improves Glutathione Deficiency, Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Inflammation, Physical Function, and Aging Hallmarks”
Review
JGMS EDITOR’S CHOICE ARTICLES OF 2023: RISK AND RECOVERY OF FUNCTIONAL DECLINE AND FRAILTY · GSA 2024 abstract · 31 Dec 2024
Inflammation
downin humans1Very low certainty
1 study
Inflammation
downin humans1Very low certainty
Glycine + n-acetylcysteine decreases inflammation in humans.
“Supplementing GlyNAC for 24-weeks reversed these defects and improved cognition, but stopping GlyNAC for 12-weeks led to redevelopment of these defects.”
Human trialin older adults24-weeks
IMPROVING GLUTATHIONE, MITOCHONDRIA, INFLAMMATION, AND COGNITIVE DECLINE: A PILOT CLINICAL TRIAL OF GLYNAC IN AGING · GSA 2024 abstract · 31 Dec 2024
Oxidative stress and ROS signalling
downin humans1Very low certainty
1 study
Oxidative stress and ROS signalling
downin humans1Very low certainty
Glycine + n-acetylcysteine decreases oxidative stress and ROS signalling in humans.
“Supplementing GlyNAC for 24-weeks reversed these defects and improved cognition, but stopping GlyNAC for 12-weeks led to redevelopment of these defects.”
Human trialin older adults24-weeks
IMPROVING GLUTATHIONE, MITOCHONDRIA, INFLAMMATION, AND COGNITIVE DECLINE: A PILOT CLINICAL TRIAL OF GLYNAC IN AGING · GSA 2024 abstract · 31 Dec 2024
Cognitive function
upin humans1Very low certainty
1 study
Cognitive function
upin humans1Very low certainty
Glycine + n-acetylcysteine improves cognitive function in humans.
“Supplementing GlyNAC for 24-weeks reversed these defects and improved cognition”
Human trialin older adults24-weeks
IMPROVING GLUTATHIONE, MITOCHONDRIA, INFLAMMATION, AND COGNITIVE DECLINE: A PILOT CLINICAL TRIAL OF GLYNAC IN AGING · GSA 2024 abstract · 31 Dec 2024