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Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid which can be made in our bodies and also obtained from our diet. Glutamic acid is one of 20 proteinogenic amino acids which help the body build proteins and is important for healthy cells, tissue and muscle development. Glutamic acid is also a neurotransmitter and encourages healthy brain function; it is made up of substances known as glutamates which help stimulate the central nervous system. It helps with the metabolism of sugar and fats and also helps carry potassium into the spinal fluid and across the blood-brain barrier.

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