If you have a neurological or psychiatric condition (anxiety, sleep disorders, epilepsy are all examples), you might have glutamate dominance..In a previous episode, I discussed the possibility that oxaloacetate supplementation could help. Butter is bad, butter is good. 316 MSG has been removed from the list of foods that can cause headaches by regulatory authorities: They also said that glyphosate was not harmful, they allowed Thalidomide to get to the market, Vioxx and so on and so on. Gradually introduce some of the natural sources of glutamate back into your diet. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20364330/), (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537267/). Special cells in the blood-brain barrier help transport glutamate into the blood, maintaining healthy glutamate levels throughout the CNS and the rest of the body. Learn, Epinephrine and norepinephrine are chemical messengers that play an important role in the bodys fight or flight response. Excess glutamate remains in the space between nerve cells (the synapse), which can lead to too many glutamate receptors being continuously activated and nerve cells being continuously excited. *Although I try my best to present accurate information, there may be mistakes in this video. I'll give you examples, head injury, infection, high amounts of stress, and neurotoxic exposures. Responsibility disclaimer and privacy policy | About Us | Site Map, NOAH BRYANT WEIGHTLIFTING, STRENGTH, & CONDITIONING. The Potential of a Low Glutamate Diet as a Treatment for Pediatric In the past few decades, it has become a popular ingredient in many food products. The glycemic index ranks food on a scale from 0 to 100. We also provide information on healthy glutamate levels, including how to raise or lower them accordingly. www.NutritionforSeizures.com In this episode, I discuss five more things to try: GABA, glycine, vitamin B6, magnesium, and electrolytes (salt and potassium-rich foods)..Here is the older episode on oxaloacetate: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/2017/05/11/oxaloacetate-supplements-help-glutamate-sensitivity/.This episode is brought to you by Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet.