Glycine is the simplest amino acid and is found in the protein of all life forms.
In nutrition, glycine is used as a component for parenteral and enteral nutrition.
Glycine is of major importance in the synthesis of proteins, peptides, purines, nucleic acids and other amino acids.
Glycine is also a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
It is believed that glycine may be a novel antioxidant.
Swanson Glycine delivers 500 mg of this important amino acid per serving.