# Episode 494: The Amazing Properties of Glycine and Good Sleep

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Podcast: [Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-doc-vip-with-dr-joel-kahn-327754)
Published: 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1714

## Resource

This week, Dr. Kahn discusses his long-standing interest in the amino acid glycine and its potential health benefits. Sleep is a key focus, highlighted by a new report on the widespread difficulty adults face in getting a full night's rest. Glycine may also offer favorable cardiovascular support. Additional topics include coffee and aging, methamphetamines and heart attacks, Lipoprotein(a) and cardiovascular risk, yoga and overall health, a tribute to Eugene Braunwald, MD, TMAO and atherosclerosis, and a new study on the benefits of adopting heart-healthy habits early in life. Thanks to the Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club and the special discount offer at getfreshdrkahn.com

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