L-Glutamine

Brand

Musashi

Size

300 gm

Common Uses

Glutamine is an important precursor of the purine and pyrimidine nucleotides which form part of RNA and DNA. It is also important as a carrier of nitrogen from the brain and muscle to the liver, where the nitrogen can be converted to urea. This amino acid plays an important role as a energy source, particularly for the intestine and kidney, during starvation. Glutamine along with alanine provides the mechanism for transporting energy (carbon) derived from protein from the muscles to the liver where glucose can be produced. It has been suggested that glutamine regulates protein, free fatty acid and glycogen metabolism. Glutamine administration post exercise increases glycogen accumulation. Prolonged exercise such as marathons also cause glutamine depletion. Medical Uses: It has been suggested that glutamine is effective in the treatment of peptic ulcer, mental retardation and epilepsy. Glutamine administration may be useful I the prevention or amelioration of over training syndrome. Because of the importance of glutamine supply for maintenance of an active immune system. It has been used as an adjunct in cancer treatment. Glutamine has been used to treat alcoholism. It has also been used to treat liver disease. Daily Requirements: Glutamine is not an essential amino acid in humans although under conditions of stress the synthesis of glutamine in the muscles may not be able to keep up with demand.

Suggested Dosage

Take one level teaspoon twice a day.

Health Information

All living plants and animals have in common a certain substance without which life would be impossible. This substance is called protein and comprises almost 80% of our dry body weight. Most of our body is in fact protein structures. This includes hair, skin, nails - even your eyes. On the inside protein is also a major structural component in forming the heart, lungs, muscles and blood vessels. Proteins are made up of a combination of basic units. These units are called amino acids. A few amino acids may combine to make a protein chain, or thousands may join together to form a complicated pattern. Protein is always made up of amino acids. During the body's digestion, foods which contain protein will provide amino acids for metabolism. Many people find they are unable to maintain a sufficient supply for their own body's requirements. It could be that their diet is restricted, such as through vegetarians or you may have a stressful lifestyle. Possibly their needs are much higher than can be met by an average diet, as can be the case for serious sports people. Over recent years powdered amino acids have been used extensively in combating or preventing many health concerns. Singular amino acid supplements require no digestion and can be absorbed rapidly. This efficient process can enable you to target a specific amino acid deficiency associated with a health concern more accurately than a protein food source. To simply eat more protein foods, such as red meat, is not the solution since this could lead to an excess of some non-essential amino acids as well as extra fat and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Glutamine

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children