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DGL Licorice Flavored

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Glycine 150 mg
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Score80
A branded DGL chewable may fit digestive routines, but three tablets and only 150 mg glycine make it a poor glycine product.
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Quantity:100 Tablet(s) • (33 servings)
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Score 80

A branded DGL chewable may fit digestive routines, but three tablets and only 150 mg glycine make it a poor glycine product.
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Analysis

Three tablets provide 75 mg GutGard deglycyrrhizinated licorice root extract. The branded DGL ingredient supports identity and makes digestive use the product's main reason to buy.

Glycine appears at only 150 mg, far below standalone multi-gram intake. The chewable serving also provides 2 g of carbohydrate and is less practical for scaling glycine.

The flavored format may suit users who prefer chewables to capsules. With only thirty-three servings, it should be judged around DGL convenience rather than amino-acid value.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a flavored DGL chewable
  • Users who prefer tablets to capsules
  • People not relying on it for glycine
Best for
  • GutGard DGL use
  • Chewable digestive routines
  • Users wanting a flavored format

Pros

  • Uses branded GutGard DGL
  • Clearly lists glycine and DGL amounts
  • Chewable format
  • Deglycyrrhizinated licorice

Cons

  • Only 150 mg glycine
  • Requires three tablets
  • Contains 2 g carbohydrate
  • Only 33 servings

Warnings

  • People with a licorice allergy should avoid the GutGard root extract.
  • The 2 g carbohydrate serving may matter for people who closely manage carbohydrate intake.
  • Taking extra tablets to obtain more glycine would also multiply DGL and carbohydrate and should not exceed label directions.

Nutrient quality

88 Highest impact

Standardized GutGard DGL and glycine in carbohydrate-containing chewable tablets gives the formula reasonable ingredient quality. The amounts are useful, though dose depth or delivery detail leaves room for improvement.

Ingredient transparency

86 Highest impact

The meaningful actives and their amounts are clearly identified. Serving guidance and the complete inactive-ingredient list are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The aggregate rating is favorable and supported by useful review volume. No review excerpts are supplied to assess repeated complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

Value for money

72 High impact

Premium positioning or disclosure limits weaken the value case. The useful active content appears limited relative to the serving cost.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Glycine
150 mg
GutGard Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) root extract
75 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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Glycine · 150 mg OverallScore39
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The glycine amount is far below a stand-alone sleep dose but may serve a supporting role beside deglycyrrhizinated licorice. A chewable format with carbohydrates is less suited to high-dose glycine use, and no source purity standard is given. The high cost per gram makes it poor value when glycine is the main goal.

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Glycine 500 mg

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