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Glycine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Glycine label
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Unknown Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Glycine against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Glycine is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sleep quality and insomnia, relaxation, cognitive function.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Glycine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Glycine by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: glycine, a simple amino acid your body makes naturally and gets from food. It's sold as a standalone supplement here.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Glycine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Glycine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Schizophrenia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Glycine is possibly effective for schizophrenia based on the evidence we hold — though that one study showing it worsened symptoms on clozapine complicates the picture. For other uses listed here — 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, ADHD, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and cystic fibrosis — we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glycine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Glycine is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but long-term safety data are limited. Mild side effects reported rarely include sedation, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, memory impairment, headache, sensory impairment, soft stools, nausea, vomiting, upper GI tract discomfort, and dry mouth — all of which resolve quickly if you stop taking it.

There isn't enough reliable safety data during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best avoided unless your doctor approves. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glycine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Glycine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 1 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take clozapine (Clozaril) for schizophrenia, do not add glycine without talking to your doctor first — it may make your symptoms worse. For other medications, no interactions are documented in our data, but use the checker on this page with your exact drug list to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Glycine is a simple amino acid supplement that may help with schizophrenia, though the evidence is mixed — especially if you're on clozapine. If you take clozapine or any other medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Long-term safety data are limited, so this isn't a forever-supplement without oversight.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Glycine, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000HIGJ7T
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s); 1.1 Pound(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2023
DSLD ID 294931
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Unknown
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Glycine by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
X000HIGJ7T
IngredientAmount% DV
Glycine1000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) one to three times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

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Glycine by BulkSupplements.com label

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Glycine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Glycine by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1000 mg Dosage formUnknown Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Glycine

Interacts with
1 drug
1000 mg per serving

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid your body makes on its own and that also appears in protein-rich foods. It is most studied for improving sleep q...

Glycine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Glycine by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Glycine 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Glycine interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Glycine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Glycine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Glycine with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Glycine1 drug type · 1 drug

Clozapine (Clozaril)

Theoretically, glycine might decrease the effectiveness of clozapine.
One small clinical study in patients with schizophrenia shows that adding glycine to clozapine therapy worsens symptoms of schizophrenia when compared with clozapine alone. The mechanism of this interaction is unclear.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Glycine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Glycine, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Glycine by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Glycine by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Glycine has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Glycine contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is glycine used for?
Glycine is a simple amino acid. It's possibly effective for schizophrenia, but for ADHD, benign prostatic hyperplasia, cystic fibrosis, and 3-PGDH deficiency, we don't have enough evidence to say whether it works.
Can I take glycine if I'm on clozapine?
Not without talking to your doctor first. A small study found that adding glycine to clozapine worsened schizophrenia symptoms compared to clozapine alone. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's safe for you.
What side effects might glycine cause?
Mild sedation, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, memory impairment, headache, and sensory problems have occurred rarely. Stomach symptoms — soft stools, nausea, vomiting, GI discomfort, and dry mouth — are also rare. All resolve quickly if you stop taking it.
Is glycine safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing — they can give you personalized advice.
How long have people safely taken glycine?
Glycine is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but long-term safety data are limited. This means we don't have enough studies tracking people over years to be certain about safety over time.

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The Full Monographs Behind Glycine’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Glycine

Interacts with 1 drug

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid your body makes on its own and that also appears in protein-rich foods. It is most studied for improving sleep quality, where early research is promisin...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Glycine's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Glycine 5 references
  1. Heresco-Levy U, Javitt DC, Ermilov M, et al. Efficacy of high-dose glycine in the treatment of enduring negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1999;56:29-36.. PubMed
  2. Potkin SG, Jin Y, Bunney BG, Costa J, Gulasekaram B. Effect of clozapine and adjunctive high-dose glycine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Am J Psychiatry 1999;156:145-7.. PubMed
  3. Gusev EI, Skvortsova VI, Dambinova SA, et al. Neuroprotective effects of glycine for therapy of acute ischaemic stroke. Cerebrovasc Dis 2000;10:49-60. PubMed
  4. Inagawa K, Kawai N, Ono K, Sukegawa E, Tsubuku S, Takahashi M. Assessment of acute adverse effects of glycine ingestion at a high dose in human volunteers. Seikatsu Eisei. 2006; 50:27-32.
  5. Woods SW, Walsh BC, Hawkins KA, Miller TJ, Saksa JR, D'Souza DC, Pearlson GD, Javitt DC, McGlashan TH, Krystal JH. Glycine treatment of the risk syndrome for psychosis: report of two pilot studies. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2013 Aug;23(8):931-40. PubMed

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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