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Glutamic Acid 500 mg

Swanson Premium Brand
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Glutamic Acid 500 mg
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Score87
The precise 500 mg L-form is transparent and economical, but direct value is limited without a specific need.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 87

The precise 500 mg L-form is transparent and economical, but direct value is limited without a specific need.
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$18.09($0.30 per serving)
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Analysis

Five hundred milligrams of L-glutamic acid offers a clearly identified biologically active form in a simple capsule. The formula is easy to assess and contains no competing active ingredients.

Glutamic acid contributes to amino-acid metabolism and neurotransmitter chemistry, but supplementation has no broad advantage for most well-nourished adults. The supplied information does not establish a targeted clinical or performance need.

A one-capsule serving and favorable cost support practical use when a specific need has been identified. It is less compelling as a general wellness supplement because dietary protein already supplies glutamate.

Who is it for
  • Adults with a clinician-identified need
  • Users seeking a pure L-glutamic acid capsule
Best for
  • Standalone amino-acid supplementation
  • Simple fixed-dose use

Pros

  • Biologically active L-form
  • Substantial disclosed amount
  • Focused low-cost formula

Cons

  • Little broad-wellness rationale
  • Most diets supply glutamate
  • No enhanced formulation feature

Warnings

  • Glutamic acid can cause digestive discomfort or headache in sensitive users.
  • People with serious neurologic conditions should discuss concentrated amino-acid supplements with a clinician.
  • Avoid stacking with multiple glutamate-containing supplements when sensitivity is suspected.

Nutrient quality

96 Highest impact

The explicit L-form and substantial amount make the active easy to assess. A single-ingredient design avoids filler-like additions or an unbalanced dose.

Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount, and no proprietary blend hides key doses. The serving count is clear, but intake directions and non-active ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

Customer sentiment is strong, and the large review volume gives the average useful support. No review excerpts are supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose fit cannot be verified.

Value for money

95 Highest impact

A substantial standalone amount is offered with strong serving efficiency. The absence of low-value extras supports competitive category value.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
L-Glutamic Acid
500 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegetarian
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Glutamic Acid · 500 mg OverallScore100
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The formula clearly uses the biologically active L-form as a standalone amino acid. Its 500 mg amount is substantial and fully disclosed in one capsule. A low serving cost makes it a strong value for direct glutamic acid supplementation.

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63 Performance

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76 Performance

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<p>Ingredient coverage is more purposeful for its stated use. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper form a coherent bone and mineral blend with several useful forms. Compared with the original’s focused 500 mg L-glutamic acid dose and lack of unrelated actives, it provides greater dose depth or broader supporting ingredients, although the intended use may differ.</p>
75 Performance

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<p>Ingredient coverage is more purposeful for its stated use. The formula supplies a full mineral load, but magnesium oxide and calcium carbonate reduce form quality. Compared with the original’s focused 500 mg L-glutamic acid dose and lack of unrelated actives, it provides greater dose depth or broader supporting ingredients, although the intended use may differ.</p>
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83 Budget

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77 Value

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<p>It offers a useful balance of disclosed ingredients and practical serving value. Absorbable zinc supports a coherent prostate-focused formula, but saw palmetto, nettle, amino acids, and beta-sitosterol are modest or poorly characterized. Compared with the original’s focused 500 mg L-glutamic acid dose and lack of unrelated actives, the formula gives a different combination or a less costly route to one of the same amino-acid pathways.</p>
80 Value

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<p>It offers a useful balance of disclosed ingredients and practical serving value. A substantial acid-and-enzyme blend uses explicit L-glutamic acid hydrochloride alongside betaine hydrochloride, pancreatin, ox bile, and pepsin. Compared with the original’s focused 500 mg L-glutamic acid dose and lack of unrelated actives, the formula gives a different combination or a less costly route to one of the same amino-acid pathways.</p>
76 Value

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<p>It offers a useful balance of disclosed ingredients and practical serving value. The calcium-to-magnesium profile supplies substantial mineral support, but carbonate, hydroxide, and oxide forms weaken absorption quality. Compared with the original’s focused 500 mg L-glutamic acid dose and lack of unrelated actives, the formula gives a different combination or a less costly route to one of the same amino-acid pathways.</p>
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