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Glutamic Acid : A Non Essential Amino AcidGlutamic Acid is used in a variety of ways in our bodies. It is used in the metabolism of sugars and fats, helps deliver potassium across the blood-brain barrier, and also is expected to help treat things such as ulcers, neurological conditions, hypoglycemic come, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, Parkinson's, and mental retardation.
What if I don't have enough? There are no known symptoms of being deficient in this amino acid.
What if I have too much? Symptoms include headaches and neurological problems. If you suffer from a personality disorder or have a child with behavior disorders a supplement of this amino acid may prove useful.
What foods contain it? Fish, poultry, eggs, meat, protein-rich plant food, and dairy Return to Amino Acids
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