Buy Glycine Capsules: a precisely dosed amino acid for sleep and recovery
Crystalline Glycine Capsules by Nutrimuscle offer a practical, precisely dosed way to add this fundamental amino acid to your daily routine — pure crystalline glycine in a plant-based pullulan capsule, with no unnecessary additives. Available at our Paris shop, with Click & Collect and delivery across France and Europe.
Glycine: many physiological roles
Glycine makes up around one-third of the amino acids in collagen, the body’s most abundant structural protein, found in skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. It also supports liver bile acid conjugation, haem synthesis, and endogenous creatine production alongside arginine and methionine, and is a precursor to glutathione.
In the nervous system, glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brainstem and spinal cord, and as a co-agonist at NMDA receptors in the brain — which is thought to underlie its role in the sleep-wake cycle. Published research suggests glycine taken before bed may support falling asleep by contributing to the drop in core body temperature that naturally signals sleep readiness.
Why capsules rather than powder?
Capsules offer precise, calibrated dosing without weighing powder, and are easy to carry and take with just a glass of water — ideal for travel or a busy schedule. Nutrimuscle’s pullulan capsule shell is plant-based, made from a natural polysaccharide produced by fermentation, with no animal gelatin, synthetic additives or titanium dioxide.
How to use & precautions
The recommended dose is 6 capsules a day, ideally in the evening, about 30 minutes before bed, taken with a large glass of water. The dose can be split (e.g. 3 capsules late afternoon, 3 at bedtime) though most people prefer to take it all in the evening.
Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Store in a dry place away from heat and direct light.
Who is it for?
People focused on sleep quality will find this a useful part of an evening routine. Athletes and active people may also be interested for joint support and recovery, since glycine is a major component of the collagen in tendons and cartilage. Vegans and vegetarians will appreciate the fully plant-based pullulan capsule.
Frequently asked questions
Is glycine in capsules as effective as glycine powder?
The active ingredient is identical in both formats — pure crystalline glycine. The capsule dissolves in the stomach and releases the glycine, which is absorbed the same way as if taken dissolved in liquid. The choice is purely one of convenience.
How long does a 120-capsule bottle last?
At the recommended 6 capsules a day, a bottle lasts 20 days. For a full month’s course, plan for two bottles.
Why buy from Herba Barona?
Herba Barona is an independent specialist supplement shop in the heart of Paris — established in 2006. What you order is genuinely on our shelves: we ship from our own stock, with no dropshipping and no long waits.
Visit us at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12 — or use Click & Collect and pick up your order in-store. We also deliver across France and Europe. Friendly, expert advice in English from our team.
Delivery & collection
Where is the shop?
Herba Barona is at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris — a two-minute walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8), close to Bastille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.
Can I order online or collect in store?
Yes. We ship across France and Europe under the same conditions as our French store, or choose Click & Collect to pick up your order for free at our Paris shop.
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Food supplement. Does not replace a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children.
