Description – Glycine is the simplest (and the only achiral) proteinogenic amino acid, which is non-polar, non-essential, non-optical glucogenic amino acid. It has a role as a nutraceutical, a hepatoprotective agent, a micronutrient, a fundamental metabolite and a neurotransmitter. Glycine occurs widely in nature, with seafood such as prawn, sea urchin, gives a pleasant umami taste for food. Glycine motivates antioxidation in food and prevent growth of microbial activity which helps prolong shelf life of the foods.
Function – glycine is used as an nutritional additive in pet food and animal feed. For humans, glycine is sold as a sweetener/taste enhancer. Food supplements and protein drinks contain glycine.
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