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What is
Glutamic Acid?
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. |