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Amino acid

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid is an amino acid found in the body and in food proteins. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is its sodium salt.

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What do the names on a label mean?

In the EU, E 620 identifies glutamic acid and E 621 through E 625 identify different glutamate salts. BfR advises against using glutamate as a replacement for table salt. These food-additive uses do not establish a dose for treating brain fog. 1

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