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Glycine

What it is

The smallest amino acid — and a quiet workhorse in sleep research.

What it does

Taken before bed at 3g, shown to help people fall asleep faster and rate their sleep quality higher — partly by helping lower core body temperature, one of the body's natural sleep signals.

The dose that works

Exactly 3g — the studied dose.

Where it lives in the system

Sleep (3g). Full clinical dose, not a sprinkle.

Good to know

It's mildly sweet on its own, which is a nice bonus in a nighttime drink.

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