Hippuric acid is an acyl glycine formed by the conjugation of benzoic acid with glycine. Hippuric acid is a normal component of urine and is typically increased with increased consumption of phenolic compounds (tea wine fruit juices).

Phosphatidylserine is an important phospholipid membrane component, plays a key role in cell cycle signaling, specifically in relationship to apoptosis. Phosphatidylserine is widely used as a nutritional supplement.

4-Hydroxy-L-(+)-2-phenylglycine is a carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 inhibitor. 4-Hydroxy-L-(+)-2-phenylglycine improves whole-body glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in high-fat diet-induced obese mouse with insulin resistance.