This is a new page to catalogue various nutrient information.

Glycine

This amino acid performs the most biochemical functions of any amino acid.

Constituent of collagen, glutathione and many protein hormones
Displaces Glyphosate (Roundup) from cell receptors as a primary detoxification method for this poison
Increases growth hormone release
Needed for creatine, haemoglobin and stress protein HSP70 production
Involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids
Supports liver detoxification, lowers triglycerides
Detoxifies phenols, salicylates, benzoic acid, methionine
Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system
Works in concert with GABA as a neuromodulator, improves memory retrieval
Increases renal clearance of uric acid
Increases bile salts, involved in bile synthesis
Reduces residual volume in bladder
Modulates the activity of hepatic and alveolar macrophages, neutrophils and lymphocytes
Has anti-angiogenic effects
Anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator, cyto-protective