Question

Researchers have found that the amino acid glycine:

a. directly stimulates nicotinic-type acetylcholine synapses.
b. can be converted into dopamine or serotonin in different brain areas.
c. competes with the effects of glutamate and, therefore, blocks those synapses.
d. increases the effectiveness of other antipsychotic drugs.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is D. Glycine increase the effectiveness of other antipsychotic drugs. Various trials have shown that adding glycine to the therapy of people suffering from Schizophrenia, leads to decrease in negative symptoms.