L-Glutamine (Digestive Health & Detox)

Glutamine is the most abundant single amino acid in your body, especially in the brain, skeletal muscle and blood. It becomes conditionally essential (requiring intake from food or supplements) in states of illness or injury. Amino Acids are the chemical units or ‘building blocks’ that make up proteins.  They are also the end products of protein digestion or hydrolysis.

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Proteins are a necessary part of every living cell in your body.  In the human body, protein substances make up the muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair and many vital bodily fluids.  The proteins that make up the human body are not obtained directly from the diet.  Rather, dietary protein is broken down into its constituent amino acids which the body then uses to build the specific proteins it needs.

During times of physical stress, muscle fibres first release glutamine and then start to break down, therefore, glutamine supplementation is of benefit in muscle structure.  Glutamine is also the primary fuel of the small intestine and dietary deficiency could lead to a deterioration of the intestinal lining. 

Supplementing with Glutamine powder before exercise can help to retain glutamine levels at times of such endurance, promoting quick repair and recovery of muscles after exercise. Glutamine has also been found to play a key role in maintaining healthy immune function and healthy digestive systems.

Dietary sources of L-Glutamine include beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, daity, cabbage, beans and spinach. 

L-Glutamine Powder is especially suitable for:

• Bodybuilding – L-Glutamine powder is used for muscle growth in weight lifting.  Linked to protein synthesis.  It prevents your muscle from being catabolised (eaten up) in order to provide Glutamine for other cells in your body.   Heavy workouts tend to deplete Glutamine levels in your body. 

• Athletes –   Glutamine is the most important component of muscle protein and helps repair and build muscle. 

• Digestion -  the intestinal extraction rate of glutamine is higher than that for other amino acids, and is therefore thought to be the most viable option when attempting to alleviate conditions of irritability.

DOSAGE:  For maximum benefit, take 1 teaspoon a day mixed with either food or water.