Glutamates: Sudden Infant Death

In a previous post, I explained the connection between glutamates and sudden cardiac death. I also showed that soy contains some of the highest natural levels of glutamates, and that food processing can artificially release these glutamates from the soybean, creating large amounts of free excitotoxins.

So what does this mean for soy infant formula?

To date, no major studies have examined whether there is a link between soy‑based infant formulas and sudden infant death. But considering what we already know about excitotoxins and their effects on adults, it raises serious questions.

There is growing concern about several components found in soy formulas, including:

• Fluoride levels
• Manganese levels
• Glutamate levels

Given what these compounds can do to the developing nervous system, many experts believe this is an area that urgently needs research. Personally, after seeing the effects of excitotoxins on adults, I would be extremely cautious about using soy formulas for infants.