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ex·ci·ta·tory amino acids

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  1. Excitatory Amino Acids

    Endogenous amino acids released by neurons as excitatory neurotransmitters. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Aspartic acid has been regarded as an excitatory transmitter for many years, but the extent of its role as a transmitter is unclear.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of excitatory amino acids in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of excitatory amino acids in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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