Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning that the body¿s ability to synthesise glutamine may be insufficient for demand.
Anti-ulcer Agent
- As a major metabolic fuel for the endothelial cells of the intestinal tract, glutamine has been shown to speed the rate of healing of digestive ulcers.
Athletic Performance
- Glutamine improves nitrogen balance, increases protein synthesis, and decreases 3-methylhistidine (a marker of muscle catabolism) excretion.
- Research also suggests it may increase human growth hormone secretion whilst decreasing muscle pain after a workout.
- It may stimulate the accumulation of muscle glycogen, which provides an added advantage for endurance athletes who rely heavily on glycogen stores.
Cravings
- Glutamine can convert to sugar for energy production via gluconeogenesis.
Immune Support
- It is suggested that glutamine supplementation can reduce length of stay in hospital due to its role in reducing inflammation and infection, while decreasing wound healing time.
- Proper functioning depends on glutamine as a fuel for growth and proliferation.
Intestinal Support
- It promotes cellular repair and reverses mucosal atrophy.
- It improves gut barrier function, as well as immune activity in the gut, and intestinal permeability.
Mental Health
- It readily passes the blood-brain barrier and within the brain is converted to glutamic acid, which the brain needs to function properly.
- It provides an energy source for the brain, and plays a role in mental alertness and memory enhancement.
- It also increases the amount of GABA, which is needed to sustain proper brain function and mental activity.
May be Supportive for:
- Intestinal permeability (¿Leaky gut¿ disorder)
- Stomach and duodenal ulcers
- Ulcerative colitis and Crohn¿s disease
- Sugar addiction
- This, in combination with the effect on brain chemistry, has been shown to significantly reduce craving for alcohol in clinical research.
CONTRAINDICATIONS/DRUG INTERACTIONS:
High dosages of glutamine may affect anticonvulsant medication.
Avoid if sensitive to monosodium glutamate or suffering kidney or liver problems.
May be beneficial alongside human growth hormone, indomethacin, methotrexate and paclitaxel.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Vegetable Capsules
| Amount Per Serving | | |
|---|
| L-Glutamine (Free Form) | 1500 mg** |
**Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Stearic Acid.
FREE OF: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Yeast, Sugar, Sodium, Artificial Flavor, Sweetener, Preservatives and Color.
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement for adults, take three (3) vegetable capsules up to three times daily, between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverser reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
