Relating to a chemical compound containing an amino group attached to a five-carbon chain (valeric acid).
From amino- + valeric (from Latin valere meaning to be strong, referring to valerian plant + -ic). Valeric acid is a five-carbon fatty acid.
5-aminovaleric acid is actually a precursor to neurotransmitters in your brain—your neurons are quietly building happiness chemicals using this obscure compound every single day.
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