Glutamic acid | Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Glutamic acid		Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives
Also known as:	Glutamate
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Description:	Glutamic acid is an amino acid with an excitatory neurotransmitter action on central nervous system. In the body it can be formed from aspartates, arginine, ornithine, proline or alpha-ketoglutaric acid and it is converted to glutathione, histidine, glutamine or GABA. Most animal and vegetable protein sources supply glutamic acid to the body. In the body, it has an important role in amino acid metabolism and brain function. In the brain it reacts with ammonia to form glutamine.

Description:

Glutamic acid is an amino acid with an excitatory neurotransmitter action on central nervous system. In the body it can be formed from aspartates, arginine, ornithine, proline or alpha-ketoglutaric acid and it is converted to glutathione, histidine, glutamine or GABA. Most animal and vegetable protein sources supply glutamic acid to the body. In the body, it has an important role in amino acid metabolism and brain function. In the brain it reacts with ammonia to form glutamine.

Oral Uses

Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Glutamic acid improves prostate function and shrinks prostate. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Borderline personality disorder
Glutamic acid may correct personality disorders and alleviates symptoms. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Child behavior disorders
Glutamic acid helps in the treatment of child behavior disorders; alleviates symptoms. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Epilepsy
Glutamic acid is an antiepileptic; alleviates epilepsy symptoms; used for treatment. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
General addictions
Glutamic acid improves mental function; alleviates cravings and addictions. Take 1.0-1.5 g of glutamic acid daily, in divided doses for, meny months.
Improving & supporting metabolism of carbohydrate
Glutamic acid improves and supports sugar metabolism. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Improving & supporting metabolism of fat
Glutamic acid improves and supports metabolism of fat. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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Oral Actions

Action - Antiepileptic
Glutamic acid is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take glutamic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you have sensitivity to MSG. Take it with caution if you have kidney or liver conditions. If you have neurological conditions use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Available Forms

Glutamic caid is available in tablet and capsule form.