Montiff PURE L-GLUTAMIC ACID is USP & Pure Grade L-Crystalline singular amino acids. Each capsule of Pure L-Glutamic Acid has 500mg of the highest quality Glutamic Acid available.

It is the precursor to Glutamine and GABA, two neurotransmitters.

It is involved in wound healing, DNA synthesis, and energy metabolism.

Recommended to Enhance Structure and Function Relating to Nutritional Needs and Deficiencies Pertaining to: Protein synthesis. Production of the neurotransmitter Glutamine and GABA.
Helps stop alcohol and sugar cravings. Increases energy. Accelerates wound healing and ulcer healing. Detoxifies ammonia in the brain by forming glutamine, which can cross the blood-brain barrier, which Glutamic Acid cannot do. Plays major role in DNA synthesis. Helps speed the healing of ulcers. Considered "brain food".

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Directions: 2-4 capsules per day, or as needed, with water or fruit juice. Do not take with milk products. Vitamins and Minerals are recommended, such as Montiff Vita Minz Plus and B Complete or B Long, for proper metabolism. For Powder 1/4 tsp. = 1 capsule.