- Serves
as a source of fuel for cells lining the intestines
- It's
involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid.
- Some
experts point out that glutamine can pass through the
protective blood-brain barrier and, because of this, it is known as brain
fuel.
- Aids
in protecting the body from ammonia toxicity.
- Appears
to be necessary for normal brain function.
- Essential
for maintaining amino acid balance in the body during times of severe
stress.
- It's
used by white blood cells and contributes to normal immune-system
function.
- Promotes
the maintenance of a healthy digestive tract.
- May
promote mental alertness and improve mood and memory.
- May
boost immune function and fight infection.
- May
decrease sugar cravings and the desire for alcohol.
- Helps
to prevent the kind of muscle loss (wasting) that can accompany prolonged
bed rest or illnesses such as cancer and AIDS who may be incapable of
manufacturing their own supply of glutamine. Side Note: It's
important to note that stress an injury (including surgical trauma) cause
the muscles to release glutamine
into the bloodstream. In fact, some experts state that during the time of
stress as much as one third of glutamine present in the muscles
may be released. As a result, stress and/or illness can lead to the loss
of skeletal muscle if not enough glutamine is available.
Therefore, one of the benefits of L-glutamine is to ensure enough of
it is available in the body to help prevent muscle loss (wasting).
May also help improve:
- Gastro-intestinal
disorders
- Depression
- Irritability
- Withdrawal
support for alcoholics
- Protection
of liver tissue against damage from cancer chemotherapy and drugs such as
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Prevent
the kind of muscle loss (wasting) that can accompany prolonged bed rest or
illnesses such as cancer and AIDS
- Athletes
(may help protect the immune system from overtraining stress)
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