Category: metabolite
Aliases: D-glucurono-3,6-lactone, DGL
A naturally-occurring glucose metabolite (an oxidised derivative of glucose, precursor in the glucuronic-acid pathway / glucuronidation conjugation). A common energy-drink additive (Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar) at ~600 mg/serving; marketed for detoxification/fatigue but human ergogenic evidence is thin. Conjugation substrate, not a receptor ligand.