nounmasculinepl: glutamates
glutamato
1. A salt or ester of glutamic acid; an amino acid that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and serves as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system
Glutamate is one of the most abundant amino acids in the human body.
O glutamato é um dos aminoácidos mais abundantes no corpo humano.
2. In nutrition and food science, monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer commonly used in cooking
Some people claim to have sensitivity to glutamate in processed foods.
Algumas pessoas alegam ter sensibilidade ao glutamato em alimentos processados.
3. A neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory formation, and synaptic plasticity
Excessive glutamate activity in the brain can lead to neuronal damage.
A atividade excessiva de glutamato no cérebro pode levar a danos neurais.
Glutamate and MSG have become culturally significant in both Brazilian and American food discourse, with ongoing debates about health effects. In Brazil, awareness of MSG in Asian cuisine has grown significantly. In the USA, glutamate sensitivity is frequently discussed in health and wellness communities, though scientific evidence for 'MSG sensitivity' remains limited.
Related Idioms & Phrases
glutamate excitotoxicity - excessive stimulation caused by glutamate leading to cell damage
glutamate hypothesis - scientific theories regarding glutamate's role in neurological disorders
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