Glycocyamine
Glycocyamine for animal feed, supplied from audited Chinese mills with a full specification and certificate of analysis on enquiry.
About this ingredient
Glycocyamine, also called guanidinoacetic acid, is the direct precursor of creatine. Supplying it lets the animal build its own creatine, which is central to the energy system driving muscle contraction and growth.
It matters most in diets with little or no animal protein, since plant based rations supply almost no creatine. It also spares arginine and methionine, which are otherwise consumed in creatine synthesis, so it can reduce supplementation of both.
Where it is used
- Broiler diets, particularly all vegetable formulations
- Swine finishing, for growth and carcass yield
- Arginine and methionine sparing
- Aqua feed
Formulation note
Glycocyamine gives the clearest benefit in all vegetable diets. Your nutritionist can use it to spare some arginine, and the dose should stay within approved limits for your market.
Specification on request
We have not published a full specification sheet for this ingredient yet. Send us your tonnage and destination port and we will return the complete specification, a recent certificate of analysis and a delivered price.
Buying Glycocyamine from China
- Minimum order: one container.
- Terms: FOB Chinese port or CIF your destination port.
- Packing: standard export bags, with jumbo bags or custom packing on request.
- Shelf life: 12 months when stored dry and sealed.
- Quality: every lot is tested before shipment, and SGS, Intertek or CCIC inspection can be arranged at the load port.
- Documents: certificate of analysis, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, plus health or phytosanitary certificates where your import rules require them.
Frequently asked questions
What is glycocyamine?
Glycocyamine, also known as guanidinoacetic acid or GAA, is the natural precursor of creatine, which supports muscle energy and growth.
Why is glycocyamine used in broiler diets?
Plant based diets contain almost no creatine. Glycocyamine lets the bird make its own, supporting growth and breast meat yield.
Can glycocyamine reduce arginine supplementation?
Yes. Creatine synthesis uses arginine, so supplying glycocyamine spares some of it.
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Tell us the product, the tonnage and the port
Send those three things and we come back with a delivered price, a full specification and a recent certificate of analysis. Usually the same working day.