L-Glutamic Acid Benefits for Brain Function
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Foods High in L-Glutamic Acid (The Umami Taste)
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You know the taste. It’s that deep, savory richness found in aged cheese, mushrooms, and slow-cooked stews. The Japanese call it Umami ("deliciousness"). But chemically, what you are...
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Is MSG the Same as L-Glutamic Acid?
✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You see "L-Glutamic Acid" on a supplement label, and you pause. "Wait, isn't that MSG?" "Will this give me a headache?" It is a common confusion....
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What is L-Glutamic Acid? The Brain's Excitatory Fuel
📅 Updated: January 2025 ⏱️ 12 min read ✅ Medically Reviewed by Dr. Alexandru Amarfei, M.D. — Geriatric Medicine Specialist The Short Answer: L-Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid that serves as the brain's primary excitatory neurotransmitter. It's responsible...
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Glutamic acid vs Glutamine
The biochemistry behind two confused amino acids—and why it matters for your brain and gut. 📅 Updated: January 2026 ⏱️ 12 min read ✅ Medically Reviewed by Dr. Alexandru Amarfei, M.D. — Geriatric Medicine & Post-COVID Recovery The Short Answer:...