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About this Drip
Glycine is unique because it functions in two distinct ways: structurally, it is the primary building block of collagen (essential for skin and joints); physiologically, it acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, helping to calm the brain and regulate sleep. It is a suitable choice for:
Poor Sleepers: Those struggling with insomnia or racing thoughts at night.
Joint/Skin Health: Individuals wanting to support collagen production for healthier skin elasticity and joint connective tissue.
Detox: People looking to boost their natural Glutathione production (Glycine is one of the three ingredients needed to make Glutathione).
Key Benefits
For Sleep & Mood (The Calming Agent)
Inhibitory Neurotransmitter: Glycine works in the brainstem and spinal cord to inhibit excitation. This means it helps "quiet" the nervous system, reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.
Collagen Synthesis: Glycine makes up roughly 33% of the collagen in your body. High availability of Glycine is required to repair damaged tendons, ligaments, skin, and the gut lining ("Leaky Gut").
Glutathione Production: Your liver needs Glycine to manufacture Glutathione (the master antioxidant). Without adequate Glycine, your detox pathways are rate-limited.
How it works (The Science)
Glycine is "conditionally essential," meaning that while your body makes it, it often cannot make enough to meet the demands of high stress, injury repair, or detoxification. Oral Absorption Issues: While Glycine is found in bone broth and gelatin, it competes with other amino acids for absorption in the gut. IV Administration: By delivering 2,000mg directly into the bloodstream, we bypass this competition.
The Experience: What to expect
At Epicare, we blend medical expertise with a relaxing environment to ensure your treatment is as comfortable as it is effective.
Consultation: Your appointment begins with a brief health check with our clinician to review your medical history and ensure the formulation is perfectly suited to your needs.
Relaxation: You will be seated comfortably in our clinic. Our experienced clinician will cleanse the area and gently insert a sterile micro-needle.
The Infusion: Depending on your specific formulation, the drip will be administered over 30 to 60 minutes (longer for specialist drips). During this time, you are free to read, work on your phone, or simply close your eyes and relax.
Aftercare: Once finished, the cannula is removed, and a sterile dressing is applied. Most patients can resume normal activities immediately. We advise staying well-hydrated for the rest of the day to help your body circulate the nutrients.
Pre-Treatment Blood Tests: We recommend that patients complete the following blood tests before treatment: Full Blood Count, ESR, Liver Function, Kidney Function, and G6PD enzyme. Our Epicare Basic Screen offers the best-value way to complete most of these. The ESR and G6PD enzyme tests can be added separately if required.
Ingredients
L-Glycine (High Dose: 2 g / 2,000 mg)
Note
This service is exclusively for individuals aged 18 and over.
During booking, only a £30 deposit is required for the initial consultation, which will be deducted from the total treatment cost. The remaining payment will be collected at a later stage.
Any cancellation, rescheduling, or missed appointment within 48 hours of the scheduled time will result in the loss of the £30 deposit. If you wish to reschedule, a new £30 deposit will be required to secure the new appointment.