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Description
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body – comprising approximately half of the free amino acids in the blood and muscle. As a non-essential amino acid, glutamine can be produced in the body by conversion from another amino acid - glutamic acid (primarily by the skeletal muscle and liver. Glutamine’s main functions in the body include serving as a precursor in the synthesis of other amino acids and glucose for energy. Cells of the immune system, the small intestine and the kidney are the major consumers of glutamine.
Claims
Boosts immune system function
Maintains muscle mass
Prevents muscle catabolism (breakdown)
Enhances glycogen storage
Aids recovery from exercise
i've used glutamine in the past. major benefit is to those with gut and digestive problems. milk, cottage cheese, meat, raw spinach and parsley are good sources of it and most whey protein powders have 3-4 grams of it included.
