AOR AOR - Glycine 15g, 500 gram
AOR Glycine - A versatile and important amino acid, Glycine is needed for the production of several important proteins and enzymes and is essential for detoxification. Due to its ability to stimulate the production of human growth hormone (hGH), glycine is primarily used to support muscle growth and repair and stimulate youthful effects on metabolism, bone growth and immunity. Glycine’s ability to decrease brain excitability has also made it useful for improving sleep quality as well as mood and emotional symptoms associated with brain disorders. Glycine also supports energy production, memory, blood sugar management and prostate health, as shown in several studies.

Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $33.48 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Clean fuel
- Quality protein and greens without the junk.
- Easy to mix
- Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
- Recovery and everyday nutrition
- Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.
Best suited to: wants a flexible, high-dose glycine source, already using glycine for collagen synthesis or joint support, mixes powders into shakes or coffee anyway.
What the research supports
Pure glycine powder, 15 grams per tablespoon. The 500 gram tub holds about 33 tablespoons, roughly a month at one a day.
Sleep and mood studies typically use about 3 grams before bed.
- Sleep (evidence: moderate, from small randomized controlled trials)
- Glycine helps lower core body temperature and quiets brain activity involved in falling asleep. Small trials using about 3 grams before bed report faster sleep onset and less next-day fatigue.
- Mood (evidence: limited, from small clinical studies)
- Glycine can dampen overactive signaling in the brain linked to anxious mood. Evidence is preliminary and mostly comes from small trials layered on top of other treatments.
- Blood sugar (evidence: limited, from small clinical studies)
- Glycine may slow how quickly glucose enters the bloodstream after a meal. Small human and animal studies show a modest effect that has not been confirmed in larger trials.
Read the literature: Sleep on PubMed, Mood on PubMed, Blood sugar on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- wants a flexible, high-dose glycine source
- 15 grams per tablespoon lets you titrate anywhere from a small evening dose to several grams spread through the day.
- already using glycine for collagen synthesis or joint support
- Bulk powder form makes multi-gram daily amounts affordable compared to buying capsules.
- mixes powders into shakes or coffee anyway
- Glycine has a mild sweet taste and dissolves easily, unlike many other amino acid powders.
Look elsewhere if
- just wants 3 grams before bed and nothing more
- A glycine capsule, or a smaller tub. One tablespoon here is 15 grams, so a 3 gram bedtime dose means measuring out a fifth of a spoon every night from a 500 gram container.
- dislikes measuring powder or travels often
- A capsule format with a fixed 500 mg to 1 g dose per pill would be easier to dose consistently on the go.
- expects a fast, dramatic sleep or mood effect
- Look at a product combining glycine with magnesium or theanine at studied bedtime doses if sleep is the main goal.
What to expect
Taken before bed in smaller amounts, some people notice easier sleep onset within the first week or two. Used for general amino acid or detox support at higher daily amounts, the effect is not something you feel, it is a background input your body uses over weeks.
How it compares
- Compared with collagen peptides
- This gives you isolated glycine at a known, controllable dose rather than a mixed amino acid blend where glycine content varies by brand. The tradeoff: You lose the other amino acids collagen provides, so it will not replace collagen for skin or joint-specific blends.
- Compared with glycine capsules
- Bulk powder is far cheaper per gram and lets you dose anywhere from under a gram to several tablespoons. The tradeoff: You need a scale or measuring spoon and it is less convenient than swallowing a fixed capsule.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- Glycine
- Ingredient form
- gram
- Strength
- 15g
- Suggested use
- Adults: Take 1-4 tablespoons daily on an empty stomach or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- ISO-certified third-party labs
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- AOR
How to take it
Adults: Take 1-4 tablespoons daily on an empty stomach or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each tablespoon contains
- Glycine
- 15g
Free from
Contains no wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct. Vegan, non-GMO.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about AOR - Glycine
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.