Low Glutamate Diet
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I've had better sleep and a steadier disposition since trying a low glutamate diet.
Gelatinous broth, gelatin, collagen, aged cheese, slow cooked meat, and anything with the "umami" flavor (like soy sauce) are high in glutamate. (Free glutamate, which is the issue.)
The low glutamate diet has been seen to help people with Autism, ADHD, OCD, Gulf War Syndrome.
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@Insr said in Low Glutamate Diet:
The low glutamate diet
I'd take 0.5 g taurine.
useful info:
B6 PLP and taurine
To dampen glutamate's excitatory effects in the brain, the body converts it into the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), the active form of vitamin B6, is an essential cofactor for the enzyme glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), which catalyzes this conversion of glutamate to GABA.
Deficit in B6 when suffering from low-grade inflammation.
GABA helps maintain a healthy balance between neural excitation and inhibition. A deficiency in B6 can lead to reduced GABA synthesis and neuronal hyper-excitability. Mind the excess of B6 PLP (break). Do not use B6 PNP (neuropathy when above RDA). High doses of the vitamin B6 form pyridoxine (PN) can cause brain and nerve problems, though the primary effect is damage to peripheral nerves.
Taurine
The amino acids that can help dampen or balance glutamate activity include taurine, L-theanine, and the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).
0.5 g 2x/d.
NB: When I take L-glutamine (in case of thin linen stomach => acidity is painful), I balance with taurine.
