If you have too much or too little glutamate, it can affect nerve health.
It also covers some of the ways you might be able to boost or reduce your glutamate levels.
Almost all brain cells need glutamate to communicate with one another.
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This can lead to certain health conditions.
Someone with this disorder might have an intellectual disability and problems with motor functions like standing or walking.
These problems can range from mild to severe.
Precursors are what your body needs to make other substances.
Lifestyle Changes
Exercisecould help your body make more glutamate.
Glutamate or GABA levels increased in the participants who exercised.
The effects lasted even after stopping the exercise, which shows promise for longer-lasting glutamate level changes with exercise.
Supplements
Before taking any newdietary supplements, check with your healthcare provider.
This is particularly important if you have other medical conditions, including a chronic illness or pregnancy.
It is abundant in fast, convenient food items, ranging from fried foods to chips to instant noodles.
It is used in some seasoning mixes, condiments, and salt substitutes.
However, not everyone agrees that it will help.
Increasing Magnesium Levels
Magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy nerve signal transmission.
You may be able to raise glutamate levels with lifestyle changes like exercise and avoiding alcohol.
You may be able to reduce glutamate levels by avoiding foods that contain glutamate, though this is controversial.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you are concerned about your glutamate levels.
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