L-Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Salt Hydrobromide is an metabolite of L-Glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. Its salt form (glutamate) is an important neurotransmitter that plays a key role in long-term potentiation and is important for learning and memory. It is also a key molecule in cellular metabolism. L-Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Salt Hydrobromide has also been investigated for sedative properties as a tranquilizer.