Glycine during pregnancy

Glycine is an anti-stress and neuroprotective (to protect nerve cells from harmful effects) with a drug. Its task is to regulate the metabolism at the level of cells of the central nervous system and to suppress the effect on the body of adrenaline, which is released in stressful situations.

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Indications for the use of glycine

Indications for the use of glycine are:

• decreased mental capacity for work;
• presence of behavioral disorders in childhood and adolescence;
• the presence of diseases of the nervous system with emotional or neuropsychic excitations, as well as motor disinhibition;
• presence of ischemic stroke.

Is it possible to drink glycine during pregnancy?

All this is very useful for situations in which a pregnant woman turns out to be. Glycine can be drunk during pregnancy, but only as directed by a doctor.

Glycine is an amino acid found in the tissues of the human body. When glycine is taken, the metabolic processes become more active, which ensures the protection of neurons, so that they are not exposed to toxins and free radicals. This ensures the inhibition of the central nervous system. Adrenaline, which is responsible for CNS excitation, with the help of glycine is not passed to neurons. Also due to it gamma-aminobutyric acid in neurons increases. This also has the effect of inhibition of the central nervous system.

The assimilation of glucose by the action of glycine is improved. Due to this, in cells more energy activates the metabolism - its different types. This, for example, protein metabolism, which serves to restore nerve cells. In cells of the brain of a woman, toxic substances are eliminated, the stimulating effect of adrenaline is reduced and everything works according to schemes that were relevant before pregnancy. Due to this, excitement is removed, calmness comes, activation of mental efficiency and, at the same time, restoration of sleep and night sleep.

Glycine during pregnancy in the context of the characteristics of the neuropsychic state

During pregnancy, the future mother changes hormonal background, because of which all the internal organs and systems of a pregnant woman also begin to function somewhat differently. The greatest change is in the central nervous system. Everything depends on the individual characteristics of each organism. In some pregnant women, their external manifestations and interactions with the surrounding world do not change, while others can observe a nearly complete change in character. Often pregnant women become vulnerable and vulnerable, all take "to heart." Capriciousness, absurdity, down to aggression - all this begins to manifest itself often even in calm and balanced women.

This period characterizes the presence of constant fears, especially about the future of the baby, his health, etc. A typical feature of fears during pregnancy is their irrationality.

Because of this, the pregnant woman or almost completely lost sleep, or she sleeps very little. There is either a lack of appetite, or the other extreme - fear and stress "sticks" with food.

Stay in such an unhealthy mental state - does not promise a beneficial effect on the body of the future mother and her baby. As a rule, first of all, with such problems, it is recommended to eat proper nutrition, regulate the regime of the day, walk in the fresh air, therapeutic gymnastics, an atmosphere of rest and tranquility. However, when none of these measures have an effect on the condition of the pregnant woman, in this case, drug therapy is indicated. For calming take infusions on herbs (valerian, motherwort), the only thing, do not take alcohol-containing tinctures. And, actually, glycine is often prescribed as a drug therapy.

How to take glycine during pregnancy?

Glycine is a sublingual tablet. Usually it is prescribed in a dosage of half-one tablet twice-thrice during the day. During what period the pregnant woman needs to take glycine, it is determined by her doctor. Dosage may also vary depending on the state of the pregnant woman and the individual characteristics of her body. All this is also established by a specialist.

Glycine forte during pregnancy

Glycine forte is somewhat different from normal glycine during pregnancy. Glycine forte is a biologically active supplement, not a medicine. In the usual glycine in one tablet the active substance is 100 mg, in glycine forte it is often 300 mg. Therefore, this agent provides a double dose of glycine for the body. But the principle does not work here that the more, the better, but quite the contrary. Also twice as much in the glycine content of B-group vitamins (an incorrect dosage of two of them can lead to hypervitaminosis, characterized by the presence of severe clinical manifestations, even a coma is possible).

Can I take glycine while planning a pregnancy?

Whether it is possible to take glycine while planning pregnancy is another issue that interests many expectant mothers. If you take this drug before pregnancy, then it does not affect it in any way.

In general, glycine can be drunk during pregnancy, the main thing is to follow the instructions and instructions of the treating doctor. And, if stress and nervous stresses are disturbed, so that they do not affect the health of the baby, glycine should be taken during pregnancy.

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Contraindications to the use of glycine in pregnancy

Experts strongly insist that glycine can not be taken on its own initiative, it must be prescribed by a doctor, assessing the condition of a pregnant woman. The official contraindication is an increased sensitivity to its composition. If this is suspected, glycine is contraindicated in view of possible severe allergic reactions.

Do not forget about the fact that glycine lowers arterial pressure because of the suppression of the effects of adrenaline (which narrows blood vessels and increases blood pressure). At the pregnant woman and without that there are differences of arterial pressure, often very significant. If the future mother has low blood pressure or is addicted to it, as well as severe swings, the doctor will most likely not prescribe glycine. At high doses of the drug, a collapoid state and even fainting can occur. In this case, the danger is not only the pregnant woman, but her baby. When the blood flows to the brain in an insufficient amount, it can lead to disturbances due to the lack of oxygen that is supplied to the brain (hypoxia). A long stay in a state of hypoxia can contribute to irreversible changes in the central nervous system of the fetus and violations of intrauterine development.

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