L-Glutamic Acid

CAS No: 56-86-0 Formula: C5H9NO4 M.W. 147.13

Glutamic is an important amino acid with many functions in the body. It is a building block of protein and critical part of the immune system. It is an α-amino acid that is used by almost all living beings in the biosynthesis of proteins. Glutamic acid is used by the body to build proteins, It is the most common excitatory (stimulating) neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Glutamine has a special role in intestinal health. Sources of glutamic acid include high-protein foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.