Question

The neurology consult report includes the following statement: “Client’s diet is notable for moderate amounts of aspartame and no significant glutamate.” What are aspartame and glutamate? Why did the neurologist assess Mrs. Giammo’s intake of aspartame and glutamate?

Answer 1

Aspatrtame is an artificial sweetner it has 200 X concentration more than normal sucrose it is usually used in beverages and food.

Glutamate is a powerful neurotransmitters released by nerve cells it helps in transfer of signals between the the cells it plays major role in memory and learning

as we discussed glutamate is a powerful neurotransmitter so if there is any deficiency of glutamate it leads to some neurological problem including lack of concentration and memory loss and mental excursion insomnia. Sunil intake of and glutamate causing such problems sorry neurologist always concerned about this decreased intake.

studies suggest that increased intake of aspatrtame causing some symptoms like learning problem headache seizure migraine irritable modes and society depression and insomnia the consumption of aspartame made can elevate the level of phenylalanine and aspartic acid in the brain. Sar based on the study causing a major problem to the brain sites important to monitor the intake of a aspartame