Joint Health

Best Glycine + Collagen Stack for Joint Health

Type II collagen (5-10g) + glycine (3-5g daily) + sodium ascorbate (1/8th teas = 500gms) is an optimal stack, leveraging glycine's role as collagen's primary amino acid (~33% by weight) to boost cartilage synthesis, reduce joint pain, and improve mobility.

Why This Combo Works

• Glycine: Provides raw material + stimulates fibroblast activity for new collagen production.[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih]
• Type II collagen: Supplies hydrolyzed peptides clinically proven to reduce knee OA pain 20-40% and increases function vs. placebo. 
• Sodium Ascorbate: acts as an essential cofactor in collagen synthesis and cross-linking.  Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5183725/ 
• Synergy: Glycine enhances type II absorption/utilization while peptides signal repair pathways.

Our Apothecary Angle: Bundle hydrolyzed collagen + glycine + turmeric + C (Sodium Ascorbate) alongside Wilga and Gumpii as pain and inflammation support. 8-12 weeks minimum for joint pain/ function