glycine
Smallest protein component
Glycine is the simplest amino acid, a building block of proteins found in all living organisms.
It functions as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and is abundant in collagen.
Glycine supplements are marketed for sleep and cognitive benefits.
The word also names a genus of plants that includes soybeans.
Folded amino chain
- collagenStructural body protein
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- serineProtein-forming amino acid
- alanineBasic amino acid
proline · glutamine · non-essential · biosynthesis · polypeptide · achiral · flexible · gelatin
Protein-forming amino acid
- transaminationAmino group biochemical exchange
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- hemeIron-porphyrin complex in blood
purine · conjugation · ammonia · nitrogen · folate · methylation · detoxification · biosynthesis
Tending to suppress activity
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
- brainstemLower neural trunk
strychnine · GABA · chloride channel · motor neuron · reflex · glutamate · neuromodulation · interneuron
Substance promoting drowsiness
- powderFine dry particles
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- sublingualUnder the tongue
chelate · bioavailability · relaxation · skin health · joint support · anti-aging · protein powder · muscle recovery
protein
Folded amino chain
alanine · proline · glutamine · non-essential · biosynthesis · polypeptide · achiral · flexible · gelatin · elastin
serine
Protein-forming amino acid
- transaminationAmino group biochemical exchange
- creatineMuscle energy compound
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
heme · purine · conjugation · ammonia · nitrogen · folate · methylation · detoxification · biosynthesis · endogenous
inhibitory
Tending to suppress activity
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
brainstem · strychnine · GABA · chloride channel · motor neuron · reflex · glutamate · neuromodulation · interneuron · hyperpolarization
sleep aid
Substance promoting drowsiness
sublingual · chelate · bioavailability · relaxation · skin health · joint support · anti-aging · protein powder · muscle recovery · wellness
soybean
Protein-rich Asian legume
- legumePod-producing plant family
- wisteriaWoody climbing plant, fragrant
- nitrogen fixationConverting inert gas to ammonia
nodules · vine · ornamental · trellis · flowering · perennial · climbing · kudzu · bean · forage
- Heme Synthesisheme, porphobilinogen, uroporphyrinogen, succinyl-CoA
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- BiomoleculesDNA, protein, RNA, enzyme, mRNA
- chemical compoundsacetone, aldehydes, amines, esters, ketones
- amino acidsalanine, arginine, asparagine, cysteine, glutamine
- meat nutritionprotein, iron, B12, protein content, fat content
glycinetryptophan
Essential amino acid precursor
phenylalanine · tyrosine · histidine · arginine · lysine
N-acetylglucosamine, glucose, glycerin, glycogen, glucagon, glycol, glycerol, glycemic, glucosamine