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Glutamic Acid is synthesised from a number of amino acids including ornithine and
arginine.
Involved in:
As an excitatory neurotransmitter.
May be used as fuel in the brain, and can attach itself to nitrogen atoms in the
process of forming glutamine - this action also detoxifies the body of ammonia. (This
is the only method in which ammonia in the brain is detoxified.)
May assist in the future treatment of neurological conditions.
Metabolism of sugars and fats.
Transportation of potassium across the blood-brain barrier, although itself does
not pass this barrier that easily.
The fluid produced by the prostate gland contains amounts of glutamic acid.
Food source - Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products, some protein-rich plant
foods.
Glutamine is found in large amounts in the muscles of the body. Because it easily
pass’s through the blood-brain barrier, it is also known as a superb brain fuel.
Involved in:
Conversion to glutamic acid in the brain, essential for cerebral functions, increases
the amount of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which is required for brain functioning
and mental activity (food for the brain).
Use in the muscles for the synthesis of muscle proteins.
Use to balance the acid / alkaline level, is the basis or building blocks of RNA
and DNA.
A source of fuel for cells lining the intestines.
Use by white blood cells - is important for immune function.
An excitatory neurotransmitter for the central nervous system.
Of use for the treatment of wasting muscles after illness and post-operative care.
Assists (as glutamic acid) in removing ammonia from the brain.
Note
The body requires nitrogen, free nitrogen in the body can be harmful as it forms
ammonia – especially toxic to the brain.
Food source - Fish, meat, beans, and dairy, vegetables such as raw parsley and spinach.
