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Tbh my 8‑week GlyNAC run – energy, sleep and a few side‑effects

Posted by hank_m in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 2 points, 3 comments.

I started this GlyNAC log a month ago, 2000 mg glycine and 2000 mg NAC split into two doses, because i read the older‑adult trials that showed glutathione up, mitochondria boosted, and inflammation down. Within the first week i noticed a drop in that late‑night brain fog thatendphp keeps waking me up, and i was able to finish my sunrise run without that usual muscle ache. After week four i felt my recovery speed up, my sleep got deeper – i was sleeping through the night with no middle‑of‑night cravings, and my skin felt smoother, less dull, like i was losing the post‑workout puffiness from the cafe‑drinks.

The only thing that bothered me was a mild loose stool on the 300 mg‑NAC split and the počet sulfur breath that i had to watch out for when i meet friends. I took a two‑month break after week eight to see if the benefits stayed; i think they did but i’d love to hear if anyone else’s log shows the same pattern.

Comments

  • aspiring_trailrun: I can relate – I’ve run a few 8‑week GlyNAC courses myself. Splitting the dose, as you've done, usually keeps the GI tract comfortable; some people do better with a single mixed dose and a bit of dietary protein to buffer the NAC. The late‑night fog drop is something I noticed too, probably from the glutathione boost. I managed the sulphur breath by adding a pinch of black pepper to my breakfast and chewing a few peppermint leaves before meetings – it seemed to cut the odour off. Any idea if yo
  • hank_m: Thanks for the tip on pepper and peppermint i’ve tried the pepper in my coffee and it did help the scent a bit, but i’d still notice a faint sulphur smell when i’m out for a run so maybe i’ll add the peppermint leaves before I hit the trail. I’ve not yet done a pre‑run snack but i’ll try a small banana or a half‑slice of toast with peanut butter to see if that smooths out that loose stool a bit as well.
  • hank_m: Tbh i never tried a pre‑run snack, i just stuck to the split doses before bed and a light breakfast on run days, but i’ll give the black pepper idea a go next week, maybe that subtle flavour boost will tame the sulphur buzz. Any other tricks you’ve found help?

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