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L-Glutamine powder

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L-Glutamine powder

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Description

Glutamine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including protein synthesis, immune support, and gut health. It’s classified as a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning the body can usually produce enough of it under normal conditions, but during periods of stress, illness, or intense physical activity, the demand for glutamine can exceed the body’s ability to produce it, making supplementation necessary. Glutamine powder is a popular supplement form, especially for athletes, bodybuilders, and individuals looking to support their recovery or digestive health.

Here’s a detailed overview of the health benefits of glutamine powder:

1. Supports Gut Health
  • Intestinal Health and Repair: Glutamine is a key fuel source for the cells of the intestinal lining, helping maintain the integrity of the gut barrier. It is crucial for gut epithelial cell regeneration and repair. This makes glutamine beneficial for individuals dealing with leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
  • Reduces Intestinal Permeability: Glutamine supplementation may help reduce intestinal permeability (often referred to as “leaky gut”), which occurs when the gut lining becomes damaged and allows toxins or undigested food particles to leak into the bloodstream.
  • Prevents Gut Infections: By supporting the health of the gut lining, glutamine can also help reduce the risk of infections in the gut and may be beneficial for individuals with gut dysbiosis or after periods of antibiotic use.
2. Enhances Immune Function
  • Boosts Immune Cells: Glutamine is essential for the proper functioning of immune cells like lymphocytes (white blood cells), macrophages, and neutrophils. During times of stress, illness, or heavy physical exertion, the body’s glutamine levels can become depleted, which may weaken the immune system.
  • Critical During Illness or Injury: Glutamine supplementation is commonly used in hospitals to help patients recover from surgery, trauma, or infection. It helps to strengthen immune defenses and promotes faster recovery.
  • Stress and Recovery: Chronic stress (physical or mental) can deplete glutamine stores, impairing immune function. Supplementing with glutamine may help boost immune function and prevent infections, especially during or after intense physical activity or illness.
3. Supports Muscle Recovery and Reduces Muscle Wasting
  • Prevents Muscle Breakdown (Catabolism): Glutamine is important for muscle recovery after intense exercise or trauma. It helps to prevent muscle breakdown by acting as a key source of nitrogen in muscle tissue, which is necessary for muscle protein synthesis.
  • Helps with Post-Exercise Recovery: Many athletes and bodybuilders use glutamine powder post-workout to enhance recovery, reduce soreness, and support muscle repair. It is believed to help replenish glutamine levels that may become depleted during long or intense exercise sessions.
  • Reduces Muscle Wasting in Critical Conditions: Glutamine supplementation is also commonly used in clinical settings to combat muscle wasting (cachexia) in patients suffering from severe illnesses such as cancer, HIV, and sepsis.
4. Improves Exercise Performance
  • Enhances Endurance and Performance: Some studies suggest that glutamine supplementation can improve exercise performance, particularly during prolonged or intense physical activity. It may reduce fatigue, promote better endurance, and help athletes recover faster between training sessions.
  • Prevents Overtraining Syndrome: By supporting muscle recovery and immune function, glutamine may help prevent overtraining syndrome, a condition caused by excessive physical exertion without adequate recovery. This syndrome is often marked by fatigue, decreased performance, and increased susceptibility to illness.
5. Supports Brain Function
  • Brain Fuel: Glutamine is important for brain health as it can be converted into glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory, and overall cognitive function. It helps maintain a healthy balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
  • Supports Mental Clarity: In times of physical stress or illness, glutamine supplementation may help improve mental clarity and cognitive function by providing essential nutrients to the brain.
  • Potential Benefits for Mental Health: There is some research suggesting that glutamine supplementation could help manage mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, although more research is needed to confirm these effects.
6. Supports Blood Sugar Regulation
  • Helps Balance Blood Sugar Levels: Some studies have suggested that glutamine may support insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar levels. This could be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes or those at risk of developing metabolic disorders.
  • Insulin Signaling: Glutamine plays a role in insulin signaling and glucose metabolism, which may help manage blood sugar levels during periods of stress or intense exercise.
7. Helps with Weight Loss and Fat Loss
  • Preserves Lean Muscle Mass: Glutamine helps to preserve lean muscle mass, which is critical for maintaining a healthy metabolism. Losing muscle mass can slow down metabolism and make it harder to lose fat. By supporting muscle tissue and preventing catabolism, glutamine may indirectly support fat loss efforts.
  • Increases Fat Oxidation: Some studies have suggested that glutamine supplementation may help increase fat oxidation during exercise, which may contribute to fat loss when combined with a proper diet and exercise regimen.
8. Reduces Inflammation
  • Anti-inflammatory Effects: Glutamine has anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for reducing inflammation in the body, particularly after injury, surgery, or intense exercise. By helping to maintain gut health and immune function, glutamine can also help reduce systemic inflammation.
9. Supports Liver Health
  • Liver Detoxification: The liver is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the body, and glutamine plays a role in supporting its function. It may help protect the liver from damage caused by toxins, alcohol, and metabolic stress.
  • Helps with Alcohol Recovery: Glutamine is sometimes used by individuals recovering from alcohol consumption or addiction. It may help restore glutamine levels depleted by alcohol use, aid in liver detoxification, and alleviate some of the symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal.

How to Take Glutamine Powder:

  • Dosage: A common dose for glutamine powder is 5-10 grams per day, although some individuals may take higher doses depending on their specific needs (e.g., athletes, people recovering from illness). It’s usually taken post-workout for recovery, or during periods of stress or illness.
  • Timing: You can take glutamine powder either on an empty stomach or mixed into a protein shake, water, or beverage of choice. It is often consumed post-exercise, but it may also be used in divided doses throughout the day.

Conclusion:

Glutamine powder is a versatile and beneficial supplement, particularly for those looking to support gut health, muscle recovery, immune function, and brain health. Its potential to help reduce muscle wasting, improve exercise performance, and aid in digestive healing makes it a popular choice for athletes, people recovering from surgery or illness, and those with chronic gastrointestinal issues.

While glutamine supplementation is generally considered safe for most people, it’s always a good idea to check with a healthcare provider, especially if you have underlying health conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes.

 

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Additional information

Flavour

Unflavoured
Size

300g (60 serves), 1kg (200 serves)

FAQs

We recommend consuming  5-10g of L-Glutamine daily. This can be taken in a single dose or spread across the day. Timing of consumption is not critical but we recommend just before a meal or just before sleep.

Yes, this product is great for women as well!

1. What does L-Glutamine do?

Glutamine could improve digestion by reducing intestinal permeability, aiding tight junctions, and promoting enterocyte growth (cells that line the intestines), ultimately strengthening the intestinal barrier (Perna et al. 2019).

In regard to the immune system, glutamine is the preferred source of fuel for enterocytes as well as lymphocytes (white blood cells), critical response cells of the immune system to infection (Rastgoo et al. 2021).

Lastly, glutamine may act as an anti-inflammatory agent by reducing interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-ɑ), and C-reactive protein levels. It may also help produce glutathione, the body’s principal antioxidant (Arribas-López et al. 2019 & Perna et al. 2019).

2. Is L-Glutamine safe?

Yes, Glutamine typically has no adverse effects (Fuentes-Orozco 2021, Alsubaie et al. 2021 & Rastgoo et al. 2021). Even doses as high as 50–60 grams per day taken for several weeks are well tolerated (Arribas-López et al. 2019 & Garlick, 2001).

3. I heard L-glutamine can help with sleep?

Yes! There has been a few studies demonstrating the L-Glutamine can increase your quality of sleep (Zaho et al. 2020). L-Glutamine has a calming effect and counteracts symptoms of stress and can be the key ingredient missing if you are feeling wired and can't relax or get off to sleep. It is the perfect natural supplement to take before bed to help you drift off to sleep.

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  1. Alsubaie, H. M., Alsini, A. Y., Alsubaie, K. M., Abu-Zaid, A., Alzahrani, F. R., Sayed, S., Pathak, A. K., & Alqahtani, K. H. (2021). Glutamine for prevention and alleviation of radiation-induced oral mucositis in patients with head and neck squamous cell cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. Head Neck, 43(10), 3199-3213.
  2. Arribas-López, E., Zand, N., Ojo, O., Snowden, M. J., & Kochhar, T. (2021). The Effect of Amino Acids on Wound Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Arginine and Glutamine. Nutrients, 13(8).
  3. Fuentes-Orozco, C., Anaya-Prado, R., González-Ojeda, A., Arenas-Márquez, H., Cabrera-Pivaral, C., Cervantes-Guevara, G., & Barrera-Zepeda, L. M. (2004). L-alanyl-L-glutamine-supplemented parenteral nutrition improves infectious morbidity in secondary peritonitis. Clin Nutr, 23(1), 13-21.
  4. Garlick, P. J. (2001). Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr, 131(9 Suppl), 2556s-2561s.
  5. Perna, S., Alalwan, T. A., Alaali, Z., Alnashaba, T., Gasparri, C., Infantino, V., Hammad, L., Riva, A., Petrangolini, G., Allegrini, P., & Rondanelli, M. (2019). The Role of Glutamine in the Complex Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Health: A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci, 20(20).
  6. Rastgoo, S., Ebrahimi-Daryani, N., Agah, S., Karimi, S., Taher, M., Rashidkhani, B., Hejazi, E., Mohseni, F., Ahmadzadeh, M., Sadeghi, A., & Hekmatdoost, A. (2021). Glutamine Supplementation Enhances the Effects of a Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management. Front Nutr, 8, 746703.
  7. Rastgoo, S., Ebrahimi-Daryani, N., Agah, S., Karimi, S., Taher, M., Rashidkhani, B., Hejazi, E., Mohseni, F., Ahmadzadeh, M., Sadeghi, A., & Hekmatdoost, A. (2021). Glutamine Supplementation Enhances the Effects of a Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management. Front Nutr, 8, 746703.
  8. Zhao, M., Tuo, H., Wang, S., & Zhao, L. (2020). The Effects of Dietary Nutrition on Sleep and Sleep Disorders. Mediators of Inflammation, 2020, 3142874.

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