We answer the most common questions about GlyNAC and share our top tips for taking it, PLUS the common things to avoid and mistakes that we see people make.
Why is GlyNAC good for Longevity?
GlyNAC is a relatively new supplement in the Longevity scene and came to the fore due to recent studies in mice have shown that GlyNAC can increase lifespan and improve age-related defects, such as:
Mitochondrial dysfunction, Oxidative stress, Glutathione deficiency, Inflammation, Insulin resistance, Endothelial dysfunction, and Genomic damage.
In one study, mice that received GlyNAC supplementation lived 23.7% longer than mice that received a regular diet. The results were similar for both male and female mice.
Human studies have also shown that GlyNAC supplementation can improve similar defects in people. One study found that GlyNAC supplementation significantly improved physical function, waist circumference, and seven hallmarks of aging in older adults.
Your most common questions about GlyNAC answered
How to take GlyNAC
GlyNAC is best taken with food or with water.
How much GlyNAC to take daily
The serving suggestion for GlyNAC is 1,000mg - which is two capsules - per day.
When to take GlyNAC?
GlyNAC can be taken at any time of day. Most people adopt a routine of taking their supplements in the morning as they start their day to ensure consistency and GlyNAC can easily be added to this.
How long does GlyNAC take to work?
The most common question we get is “how long does it take for GlyNAC to work”. Like any supplement, GlyNAC takes time to enter your system and get to work. The time it takes will depend on your preferred method of taking it.
In the studies of GlyNAC so far, the positive effects on participants epigenetic age was recorded after 6 months. This was recorded at the end of the study and there were no mid-study tests to see when the positive effects began.
How long to take GlyNAC?
Like mst supplements, GlyNAC is needed to be taken consistently for the long term in order to maintain the desired benefits.
Our Top Tips for taking GlyNAC
Consistency: It seems too simple... but don't forget to take your GlyNAC! The best way to ensure you remember to take your GlyNAC is to add it to a routine/ritual that you already do. For example, if you have a cup of coffee as soon as you get up in the morning, then put your GlyNAC on top of your coffee so you can’t miss it.... if you DO miss a day don't think your hard work is all undone. If it's just a day or two you can catch up by increasing your dosage slightly the following few days. Although, clearly don't miss a week and then take 8 days of doses in one day! Many of our customers take 2 or 3 grams per day so you’re not going to over do it by having a gram and a half for 3 days.
With food: Take your GlyNAC with a meal. We believe that this is the optimum way to take GlyNAC because your body will absorb it alongside the nutrients in the food. If you are taking GlyNAC in capsule form then you can either swallow the capsules with some water whilst you are eating or break the capsules open and pour the GlyNAC into water (to be drunk) or your meal.
Top things to avoid when taking GlyNAC
Do not combine GlyNAC: GlyNAC is the combination of two supplements of Glycine and Alpha Ketogluterate (AKG). You therefore shouldn’t take full doses of GlyNAC at the same time as Glycine and AKG.
Avoid added nasties: Avoid GlyNAC capsules that have unnecessary fillers, binders, preservatives and additives to their supplements. They are added to bulk up products that are, in most cases, not needed and add no value to your health.
Do not settle on quality: Quality and purity are everything. Unfortunately, not all companies agree with us. Whilst Amazon is the world's marketplace and you can find every supplement under the sun on it (including ours), don't take it as given that every supplement on Amazon is pure and tested for quality. Sadly, you will find the cheapest, best-selling supplements on Amazon are very often unscrupulous Chinese sellers with very questionable quality. Put simply, they are the best sellers because they are the cheapest. To build (unfounded) credibility they pay 3rd parties for dozens of fake reviews, which gives audiences the perception that hundreds of other consumers are enjoying and benefiting from their product. Sure, there will be authentic reviews also, but for the low/no quality brands that we are talking about here, these are due to the placebo effect.
Of course, this is not always the case and many mainstream vitamins and supplements are purchased on Amazon hundreds of thousands of times a month and therefore some of the best sellers have the economies of scale to be able to offer great value and great quality. But it’s safe to say that for the less well-known categories, like longevity supplements, this is not the case and therefore the cheapest products are not what they say.
At Longevity Box, every product we develop is more than 99% pure (as pure as it gets) and we test every batch. You can find our latest certificate for each product on Amazon and our website.
Follow these tips and avoid these things to ensure you are getting the most from your investment in your long term-health. If you have any questions, please check out the product pages on our website for more FAQ’s on GlyNAC or drop us a line at CustomerService@LongevityBox.co.uk.