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BODY BALANCE NUTRITION – Glutamine 500gr – Unflavored
Glutamine is an abundant, conditionally essential amino acid critical for numerous bodily functions, with particular benefits for the immune system, digestive health, and recovery from severe illness or injury.
Key Functions and Benefits
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- Immune System Support: Glutamine is a primary fuel source for immune cells, including white blood cells. During times of stress, illness, or severe injury, the body’s glutamine levels drop, and supplementation can help support immune function and reduce the risk of infection.
- Digestive and Gut Health: This amino acid is vital for maintaining the integrity of the intestinal lining. It helps fuel the cells lining the gut (enterocytes), supports the gut barrier, and may help with conditions involving intestinal inflammation, such as managing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Recovery from Illness and Injury: In medical settings, glutamine supplementation is used for critically ill patients, those with severe burns, or those recovering from major surgery. It has been shown to potentially reduce infection rates, speed up recovery, and shorten hospital stays.
- Muscle Function and Recovery: Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid stored in the muscles. It plays a role in protein synthesis and helps preserve muscle mass during catabolic stress (like intense exercise or illness). Some studies suggest it may reduce muscle soreness after high-intensity workouts, but evidence for building significant muscle mass in healthy people is mixed.
- Medical Treatment for Specific Conditions: L-glutamine is an FDA-approved prescription medication used to reduce the acute complications and pain associated with sickle cell disease in adults and children.
Important Considerations
- For Healthy Individuals: Most healthy adults produce sufficient glutamine through diet and natural bodily processes and may not need supplementation. Glutamine is found in protein-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, tofu, and legumes.
- Consult a Healthcare Provider: Always talk to a doctor before starting glutamine supplements, especially if you have existing health conditions (e.g., kidney or liver disease, cancer, or a seizure disorder). Long-term effects of high-dose supplementation are not fully understood.
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Description
Active ingredients – 1 serving (5,5 g):
L-glutamine – 5g
INGREDIENTS:
L-Glutamine.
Additional information
| Flavours | Red Fruit Punch, Tropical Thunder, Unflavored |
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