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Glutamate

Meaning

Glutamate is the principal excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a fundamental role in nearly all aspects of normal brain function, including cognition, memory, and synaptic plasticity. This non-essential amino acid is also a critical component of cellular metabolism and serves as a precursor for the major inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA. Maintaining the precise balance of glutamate signaling is essential for neurological and hormonal health.