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The Same Molecule Of Glutamate

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The Same Molecule Of Glutamate

Your brain on glutamate: "Wow, this essential neurotransmitter helps me think, learn, and form memories! Amazing biological marvel!" Your brain reading "monosodium glutamate (E621)" on a food label: "DANGEROUS CHEMICAL! ALERT! ALERT! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!" Meanwhile, it's literally the same molecule just hanging out with a sodium ion. Chemistry doesn't care about your food label paranoia.