Glycine is incredible. I take it in large doses especially as it is needed for production of collagen (for my skin and joints). It certainly helps with those things for me. The problem is that no matter when I take it, it lasts into the next day and causes brain fog and almost a drugged feeling (like a super slight sedative). But I still want to take it specifically for the effects on collagen and joints, especially since my diet is low protein for the methionine restriction benefits that I hope exist.
At any rate, is there any way to offset the sort of brain foggish effect glycine gives me I take roughly 3 grams to 5 grams per day. I have tried taking less but then I do not notice the benefits. I know that glycine causes cortisol levels to drop and obviously a stimulant would cause it to rise. Should I just take it with caffeine daily then to maintain the collage and joint effects while not getting all foggy?