Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid found in the muscles of the body. Many plant and animal substances contain glutamine bit is easily destroyed by cooking, Glutamine can readily pass the blood brain barrier and is know as brain fuel. Glutamine maintains the structural integrity of the intestine. Glutamine is unique among other amino acids as it carries not one but two atoms of nitrogen, therefore it play a role of nitrogen shuttle taking it from the area where it can be spared to areas where it is needed the most. The medicinal value of glutamine is tremendous as highlighted below.
Effective for:
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune disease
- Intestinal disorder
- Inflammatory bowel condition
- Peptic ulcers
- Fibrosis
- Connective tissue disease: Polymyositis, scleroderma
- Tissue damage from chemo or radiation therapy to treat cancer
- Recovery from surgery
- Exercise recovery
- Enhance mental function
- Developmental disabilities
- Epilepsy
- Fatigue
- Impotence
- Depression
- Schizophernia
- Senility
- Decreases sugar and alcohol cravings
- Fatty liver
- Cirrhosis
- Obesity
Supplements:
Powered L-glutamine is the easiest and the most economical way to take this amino acid.
Recommended Dose:
- 2-3 gms to counter act cravings for sugar or alcohol
- 5 gms daily for maximizing gains from weight lifiting program
- 40 gms daily for inflammatory bowel syndrome
Side effects and precautions:
- Glutamine dosages are very safe.
- For treatment of liver cirrhosis glutamine should be use with caution where liver is about to fail as it cannot handle glutamine.
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