Magnesium L-glutamate tetrahydrate is a cysteine derivative. Magnesium L-glutamate tetrahydrate is a flavor enhancer used to reduce the amount of salt needed in meat products [1].
In Vitro, Glutamic acid is a building block in protein synthesis, but it is not considered to be an essential nutrient because it can be manufactured in the human body from simpler compounds. This dicarboxylic amino acid is present in a wide variety of foods and is an important molecule in the metabolism of sugars and fats[1].
References:
[1]. Sembira-Nahum, Y. et al. Volumetric Properties of Aqueous Solutions of L-Glutamic Acid and Magnesium-L-Glutamate. J Solution Chem 37, 391-401 (2008).
In Vitro, Glutamic acid is a building block in protein synthesis, but it is not considered to be an essential nutrient because it can be manufactured in the human body from simpler compounds. This dicarboxylic amino acid is present in a wide variety of foods and is an important molecule in the metabolism of sugars and fats[1].
References:
[1]. Sembira-Nahum, Y. et al. Volumetric Properties of Aqueous Solutions of L-Glutamic Acid and Magnesium-L-Glutamate. J Solution Chem 37, 391-401 (2008).