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Glycine


Product Range	Glycine500
Pack Size	30 x 4g ℮
Ingredients	Maltodextrin, Glycine.

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Description

Indication

Clinical Use

Serine deficiency disorders¹

Serine deficiency disorders are neurometabolic disorders caused by a defect in one of the three synthesizing enzymes of the L-serine biosynthesis pathway. Congenital microcephaly, seizures and severe psychomotor retardation are all symptoms of serine deficiency. As glycine can be synthesized directly from L-serine and vice versa, L-serine deficiency disorders tend to also present with low or low to normal glycine concentrations.

Supplementing the diet with L-serine and glycine can help address potential deficiencies and may improve clinical outcomes.

Preparation Guidelines

To be determined by the clinician or dietitian. Suggested methods include:

1. Measure out 50ml of water into a shaker.
2. Add one sachet.
3. SHAKE vigorously for 30 seconds and serve.

^{Further Reading}

^{1. De Koning TJ. Treatment with amino acids in serine deficiency disorders. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease 2006:29(2-3); 347-351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10545-006-0269-0}

^{Glycine500 is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of inborn errors of metabolism. For use under medical supervision. For healthcare professional use only.}