L-Glutamine is a neat little amino acid. It helps to give your muscles energy, is a precursor to gluathione, it helps to repair the lining of your colon, help with brain function, and helps with the immune system.
Function:
is an preferred source of energy for enterocytes of the GI tract. It provides over 75% of the fuel for enterocytes during acute stress.
it is involved with acid base balance in the body. Other cells which rapidly divide rely on glutamine as a source of energy for them like macrophages.
Glutamine is essential for the synthesis of vitamin B-3. It helps to metabolize uric acid and arginine.
Therapeutics:
It is good for IBD/IBS conditions
Peptic Ulcers
It helps with mental function in Alzheimer's patients
Foods sources
Cheese
Granola
Portk
Yogurt
Sausage
Oatmeal flakes
Turkey
Chicken
Duck
Eggs
Source: Medical Nutrition from Marz
