Rankings / Longevity — Supplements
Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC)
Longevity · Amino acid combo
Tier B+
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC) as B+ (7.1/10) based on moderate evidence, med benefit magnitude, and a low-risk safety profile.
Kumar/Sekhar Baylor team showed 16-week GlyNAC supplementation in older adults improved oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, insulin resistance, grip strength, gait speed, inflammatory markers, and multiple hallmarks of aging (Kumar 2023, J Gerontol).
Studied, labeled, or reported-use context: Glycine 100 mg/kg + NAC 100 mg/kg daily (Kumar/Sekhar protocol) — OTC; not individualized guidance.
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What the evidence says
Kumar/Sekhar Baylor team showed 16-week GlyNAC supplementation in older adults improved oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, insulin resistance, grip strength, gait speed, inflammatory markers, and multiple hallmarks of aging (Kumar 2023, J Gerontol). 2024 Sekhar follow-up (Innovation in Aging supplement, 24-week pilot) extended findings to age-associated cognitive decline with improved cognition plus metabolic and inflammatory markers. Critical caveat: benefits disappear ~12 weeks after stopping — continuous supplementation required to sustain effects. Preclinical Kumar 2023 (Antioxidants) describes a 'brain glucose steal' phenomenon — aged mitochondrial dysfunction shunts glucose away from the brain — that GlyNAC reversed in aged mice. MCI/Alzheimer pilots underway at Baylor.
Mechanism
Combined glycine + NAC replenishes glutathione (primary intracellular antioxidant); improves mitochondrial function; reduces oxidative stress and genotoxicity; shown to reverse multiple hallmarks of aging in older adults
Studied, labeled, or reported dose & route
Glycine 100 mg/kg + NAC 100 mg/kg daily (Kumar/Sekhar protocol)
This records doses and routes described in studies, approved labeling, clinical practice, or documented use. It is not individualized guidance and does not establish safety; context changes with indication, formulation, health history, monitoring, and other medicines.
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Common questions
- What does the evidence show about Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC)'s effects?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC) as Moderate and the benefit magnitude as med, producing an overall grade of B+ (7.1/10). Kumar/Sekhar Baylor team showed 16-week GlyNAC supplementation in older adults improved oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, insulin resistance, grip strength, gait speed, inflammatory markers, and multiple hallmarks of aging (Kumar 2023, J Gerontol).
- What safety findings are reported for Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC)?
- Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC) has a low risk profile in the database. Low Legal status: OTC.
- What doses or routes are reported for Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC)?
- Glycine 100 mg/kg + NAC 100 mg/kg daily (Kumar/Sekhar protocol) This is context from studies, approved labeling, clinical practice, or documented use; it is not individualized guidance and does not establish safety.
- How does Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC) work?
- Combined glycine + NAC replenishes glutathione (primary intracellular antioxidant); improves mitochondrial function; reduces oxidative stress and genotoxicity; shown to reverse multiple hallmarks of aging in older adults
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