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Glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid and is synthesized from a number of amino acids including ornithine and arginine.
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It is an important excitatory neurotransmitter, and glutamic acid is also important in the metabolism of sugars and fats.
It helps with the transportation of potassium across the blood-brain barrier, although itself does not pass this barrier that easily. It also shows promise in the future treatment of neurological conditions, ulcers, hypoglycemic come, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, Parkinson's, and mental retardation.
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 detoxifies the body of ammonia. This action is the only way in which the brain can be detoxified from 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.
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The dosage listed is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.
High dosages of glutamic acid may include symptoms such as headaches and neurological problems.
Although no major side effects are reported on supplementation of this nutrient, people with kidney or liver disease should not consume high intakes of amino acids without first consulting a medical professional.
People suffering from personality disorders as well as child behavior disorders may find benefit from this nutrient.
Excellent sources of glutamic acid include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products, as well as some protein-rich plant foods.
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