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Forms comparison
3 forms compared

Glycine powder vs capsules vs gel · which to choose

One chemical form (free glycine) · differences only in format and price. Bulk powder is the absolute winner by economy.

1

Pure bulk powder

L-glycine USP grade

Best for

Ideal use: 95% of cases · economy + dose flexibility.

Advantages

Economical (~8-12 €/kg = 2-3 month supply). Natural sweet taste · dissolves easily in water. Flexible doses (1 g to 15 g). No fillers.

Disadvantages

Needs scale or measuring spoon · less convenient for travel.

2

500-1000 mg capsules

Same powder in capsules

Best for

Ideal use: travel · exact dose <1 g · patients avoiding sweet tastes.

Advantages

No taste · convenient travel · exact dose without scale.

Disadvantages

Expensive (3 g = 6 capsules) · typically 5-10× powder price. For doses >3 g impractical.

3

Pre-combined GlyNAC

Glycine + N-acetylcysteine

Best for

Ideal use: serious anti-aging >65 years · protocol convenience.

Advantages

Sekhon 2021 combo in optimal ratio (typically 1.33:1 Gly:NAC). Single formula convenience.

Disadvantages

Expensive vs buying separately (50-100% more). Limits dose flexibility.

Which form for your goal?

Pure bulk powder

Ideal use: 95% of cases · economy + dose flexibility.

500-1000 mg capsules

Ideal use: travel · exact dose <1 g · patients avoiding sweet tastes.

Pre-combined GlyNAC

Ideal use: serious anti-aging >65 years · protocol convenience.

One chemical form (free glycine) · differences only in format and price. Bulk powder is the absolute winner by economy.