An amino acid central to neurotransmission and metabolism.
Glutamic acid, also called glutamate, is a non-essential amino acid. It is a central hub of amino acid metabolism, helping move nitrogen between molecules, and it is the main excitatory signal in the nervous system. It is also a building block of the antioxidant glutathione.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. Levels reflect protein and nitrogen metabolism. Blood levels can be affected by how quickly the sample is processed, so the result is read for context within the wider panel.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
| Group | Adult fasting plasma range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 15 to 130 µmol/L |
Amino acid ranges vary by laboratory and method. They are best read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile, not in isolation.
Recent protein intake, fasting state, time of day, and delays in processing the sample affect the result. A fasting morning sample gives the most reliable reading.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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