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Glycine
Glycine is unique in that it is the most simple amino acid and makes a base-building block for many other proteins and amino acids. It is vital for detoxification, especially of the petrol chemicals we breathe in, drink and eat every day. It helps to improve growth hormone productions and is a building-block for glutathione as well.
Using anywhere from 2-20g can be used after a lactic-based workout to improve growth hormone release, but bowel tolerance can be an issue; taking too much will have you running to the bathroom soon after. 2-5g before bed can improve sleep quality by helping the liver.
