Glutamic Acid
Considered to be nature's "Brain food" by improving mental capacities.
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.
Glutamic acid helps speed the healing of ulcers, gives a "lift" from fatigue, and helps control alcoholism and schizophrenia.
Glutamic acid is critical for proper cell function, but it is not considered an essential nutrient in humans because the body can manufacture it from simpler compounds.
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.
In the therapeutic use of glutamic acid, 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.
Excellent food sources of glutamic acid include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products, as well as some protein-rich plant foods.
Doctor Approved. Amino acids are critical in the body since they form proteins that are the building blocks for many body tissues, including muscles. Glutamine is the body's most abundant amino acid. Typically the body is able to produce enough glutamine on its own, but when the body is subjected to great physical stress, the need for glutamine may outpace the body's production ability. Our L-Glutamine is a pure crystalline, free form amino acid. Each tablet contains 500 mg of L-Glutamine.
