Glycine, an aliphatic amino acid that does not contain optical isomers, is also a neurotransmitter acid. The drug of the same name contains an amino acid and auxiliary substances - water-soluble methyl cellulose and magnesium stearate.
There is much debate about whether glycine can be given to children. Specialists answer - yes, glycine can be used for children. But be careful.
Glycine is the simplest nootropic drug with a wide range of indications for use. He has only one contraindication - individual intolerance, and he causes only one side reaction - allergic, that is, practically safe. It is produced in sublingual tablets of white color and a sweet taste, due to which the amino acid and the drug itself got their name (Ξ³Ξ»Ο
ΞΊΟΟ in translation from ancient Greek - sweet).
Pharmacokinetics of the drug:
Glycine is a drug that easily penetrates the tissues and biological fluids of the human body, including the brain and spinal cord. It is rapidly metabolized to safe carbon dioxide and water. It is freely excreted with natural fluids without accumulating in body tissues.
Pharmacological properties of the drug:
Glycine has a mild sedative, tranquilizing and antidepressant effect, reduces feelings of anxiety and fear. Reduces the manifestation of alcohol withdrawal. Regulates the metabolism. Normalizes and activates the protective processes of inhibition in the central nervous system (central nervous system). It has antioxidant, antitoxic, adrenergic blocking effects and regulates the activity of glutamate receptors. Due to the wide range of pharmacological properties, the drug has the following effect:
* Improving mental performance;
* Reduction of psychoemotional stress under stress;
* Decrease in aggressiveness and conflict;
* Reduction of vegetative-vascular disorders;
* Reducing the severity of cerebral disorders with traumatic brain injury and with ischemic stroke;
* Decreased alcohol intoxication and withdrawal symptoms;
* Decrease in cravings for sweets (sugar is a natural tranquilizer. Glycine reduces cravings for it due to its tranquilizing effect);
* Reducing the toxic effects of drugs that depress the central nervous system;
* Improving mood;
* Normalization of sleep.
If glycine is given to children, the effect of normalizing sleep is most visible.
Indications for use of the drug in children:
* Deviant forms of behavior in children and adolescents;
* Sleep disorders;
* Psycho-emotional stress, stress;
* Decreased mental performance;
* Organic diseases of the central nervous system, accompanied by increased excitability and emotional instability (neurosis, neurosis-like state, consequences of neuroinfection);
* Vegetative-vascular dystonia ;
* Metabolic disease;
* Brain concussion;
* Ischemic stroke;
* Violation of memory functions.
If you want to give glycine to children, then there will be no problem - it is dispensed by pharmacies without a prescription and is indicated even to small children up to three years of age. The drug is indicated for prophylactic use during periods of high emotional stress, for example, during exams and during a strict diet to maintain a normal metabolism. Glycine is used by narcologists as an antidepressant and anti-panic agent. Doctors prescribe course use of the drug for a year, every two months.
When interacting with other drugs, glycine has a weakening effect on side effects that occur with the use of antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and sleeping pills. The method and dosage of use depends on the indications and age category of the patient, they are indicated on the package and in the annotation to the drug. Glycine should be given to children, given their age and purpose of use.
Glycine - dosage for children
Children are prescribed half a tablet in the morning and evening. If necessary, the doctor may increase the dose.
Glycine is also used in industry as a food additive, as a modifier of aroma and taste (E640).