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. It 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, part of amino acid complexes.