Glycine
Glycine is the simplest aliphatic amino acid with no optical isomers. It is part of proteins and biologically active compounds.
FormulaIn the body, it functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Improves brain metabolism, reduces nervous system excitation, participates in the synthesis of heme, purines, and glutathione.
C₂H₅NO₂Application
used as a nootropic, sedative, and metabolic agent, included in amino acid complexes.