DMG (dimethyl glycine)

this is one of the supplements that is frequently used to stimulate language in autistic children. I have found that DMG works better when it is introduced later in an autistic program, rather than early on. This may be because the glycine can stimulate the glutamate activity when glutamate is still in excess. As the glutamate is more under control, then the DMG will work well in conjunction with GABA. DMG is also a very good methyl donor. Methylation is important for allergies, leaky gut and cancer. I have found that DMG can also be helpful for neurological pain associated with shingles.

When the Roto-Rooter Isn't Enough, Try Glycine

Alternatives, Oct. 2000

Dietary Glycine Prevents Pepidoglycan Polysaccharide-Induced Reactive Arthritis in the Rat: Role for Glycine-Gated Chloride Channel

Infection and Immunity, Sept. 2001

Distribution of Glutamate Neuron Fibers in the Brain

Excitotoxins, pg. 30

Dietary Glycine Prevents Peptidoglycan Polysaccharide-Induced Reactive Arthritis in the Rat: Role for Glycine-Gated Chloride Channel

Infection and Immunity, Sept. 2001

Do Chronic Diseases Have An Infectious Root?

Science, Sept. 14, 2001 - Vol. 293

Cross-Reactivity of Epstein-Barr Virus-Specific Immunoglobulin M Antibodies With Cytomegalovirus Antigens Containing Glycine Homopolymers

Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology, July2001

Requirement for Glycine in Activation of NMDA-Receptors Expressed in Xenopus Oocytes

Infotrieve Reports, August 1998

Discovery of the First Potent and Selective Ihibitors of the Glycine Transporter ype 2 and their Analgesic Properties

American hemical Society Division of Medicinal Chemistry

New Insights into Neuron-GLia Communication

Science October 18, 2002, Vol. 298 Pg. 556

Schizophrenia

Clinical Pearls 'One-Liners' August 2002