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Glutamic acid is a nonessential amino acid, which means that it is manufactured from other amino acids in the liver; it does not have to be obtained directly through the diet.

Glutamic acid it is an important excitatory neurotransmitter and glutamic acid is also important in the metabolism of sugars and fats.

 What Does in the Body?

It helps with the transportation of potassium across the blood-brain barrier, although itself does not pass this barrier that easily. It is use in the treatment of epilepsy, mental retardation, muscular dystrophy, ulcers, and hypoglycemic coma.

Glutamic acid can be used as fuel in the brain, and can attach itself to nitrogen atoms in the process of forming glutamine, and this action also detoxify the body of ammonia.

The fluid produced by the prostate gland also contains amounts of glutamic acid, and may play a role in the normal function of the prostate.

Where is it Found?

Glutamic acid is a nonessential amino acid, which means that it is manufactured from other amino acids in the liver; it does not have to be obtained directly through the diet.

 Symptoms of Deficiency/Side Effects

There are no known glutamic acid Deficiency.

Glutamic acid is generally free of side effects. People with renal or liver disease should consult their doctor before taking supplementary glutamic acid. People who are hypersensitive to monosodium glutamate (MSG), i.e. those who suffer from ‘Chinese Meal Syndrome’ should not take supplementary glutamic acid as it can exacerbate their symptoms. People with kidney or liver disease should consult their doctor before taking supplementary glutamic acid.