Siim Land Podcast #341 Why Everyone Needs Collagen and Glycine - Dr James DiNicolantonio
Dec 27, 2022
Dr. James DiNicolantonio discusses the importance of collagen and glycine for optimal health and longevity. Topics include benefits of supplementing with glycine, foods rich in collagen and glycine, how collagen decreases with age, best types of collagen peptides, and factors that decrease collagen synthesis. The conversation also touches on the role of Vitamin C, copper, and exercise in collagen synthesis.
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Collagen Supplementation Benefits
- Supplementing collagen boosts your body's collagen synthesis and benefits bones, blood pressure, muscles, skin, and joints.
- Collagen peptides stimulate receptors to increase your body's collagen production beyond just amino acid supply.
Glycine Deficiency in Humans
- Your body produces only about 3 grams of glycine daily, insufficient for optimal health.
- Optimal collagen turnover needs 10-36 grams more glycine than typical diets provide.
Glycine Supplementation Advantages
- Take glycine supplements to improve sleep, reduce muscle cramps, lower glucose spikes, and ease inflammation.
- Start with doses around 5 grams three times daily with meals for metabolic and neurological benefits.