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Glycine and Neuromodulation

The role of glycine as a neuromodulator, activating NMDA receptors in brainstem vagal circuits and influencing hepatic glucose output.

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How do specific amino acids (glycine, tryptophan, BCAAs) influence gut‑hormone responses and appetite in humans?

Specific —, and the branched‑chain amino acids (BCAAs)—interact with gut hormones and neural circuits but do not have a single, predictable effect on human appetite; evidence shows plausible mechanism...