Korean name: L-글루타민. This page reports what South Korea's
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved for this ingredient.
MFDS recognition no.
2008-7
Approval route
Notified (고시형) — listed in MFDS public standards
Daily intake (as approved)
3.0–5.0 g/일
Approval holder
대상주식회사
Approved functional claim (Korean original)
The text below is the approved wording as published by MFDS. It is reproduced without
modification. Any translation is provided for comprehension only and carries no regulatory
standing.
“과도한 운동 후의 L-글루타민 보충은 신체 저항능력 향상에 도움이 될 수 있습니다” (기타기능II)
Precautions (Korean original)
1) Methotrexate, anticonvulsants, lactulose의 효과를 경감시킬 우려가 있음
2) MSG에 민감한 사람은 섭취를 주의해야 함
3) 신장 및 간질환이 있는 환자는 섭취를 주의 해야 함
4) 임산부, 수유부는 의사의 처방 없이는 섭취를 삼가야 함
What this means for sourcing
An ingredient approved in Korea is not automatically permitted elsewhere. Importers should
verify status with their own authority. Conversely, Korean approval demonstrates that a dossier
on safety and function was reviewed under a national regulatory system, which many buyers treat
as a meaningful signal.
Regulatory approvals described on this page were issued by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea and are valid in South Korea only. They are not health claims in your jurisdiction and have not been evaluated by the FDA, EFSA, or any other authority. This page reports regulatory facts; it does not recommend or endorse any product.