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Glutamic acid

/ɡluːˈtæmɪk ˈæsɪd/noun
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Glutamic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid essential for protein synthesis and energy production in the body. It serves as a building block for proteins and transforms into glutamate, a key neurotransmitter that influences brain functions like learning and memory. In everyday applications, it's famous for enhancing flavors in foods as the additive MSG, making it a staple in both biology and culinary science.

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