Glutamate is produced in the human body and plays an essential role in
metabolism. Almost two kilograms (about four pounds) of naturally occurring
glutamate are found in muscles, in the brain, in kidneys, in the liver and in
other organs and tissues. In addition, glutamate is found in abundance in
mothers’ milk, at levels about ten times that found in cows’ milk.
| Free Glutamate in Mother's Milk |
Mg/100 Grams |
| Humans |
21.6 |
| Chimpanzees |
38.9 |
| Rhesus monkeys |
4.6 |
| Cows |
1.9 |
| Sheep |
1.4 |
| Mice |
2.2 |