L-Glutamine 500mg 50 Vegetable Capsules - Solgar

L-Glutamine 500mg 50 Vegetable Capsules from Solgar

For correct brain function.

L-glutamine is an amino acid that, in this product, is in its free form, allowing maximum absorption. This amino acid easily crosses the blood-brain barrier where it is converted to glutamic acid, one of the nutrients necessary for the brain to function properly. It also allows to increase the levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter necessary for brain functioning and mental activity.

The gastrointestinal tract represents one of the largest users of glutamine, since intestinal cells use this amino acid as the main metabolic fuel. Thus, it is extremely important in promoting cell regeneration and it has been shown that it can assist in recovery after injury, allows to prevent and reverse excessive intestinal permeability, as well as gastric and duodenal ulcers.
The gastrointestinal tract has a large number of immune cells, which includes fibroblasts, lymphocytes and macrophages. The ability for glutamine to nourish these cells makes it an important contributor in terms of immunity.

Glutamine maintains the acid / base balance of the body and enters the synthesis of nucleic acids. It is the most abundant amino acid in skeletal muscles, being essential when there is intense exercise or great physical activity.
Glutamine is a glycogenic amino acid, that is, it can be converted into sugar for energy production, by a process called neoglycogenesis. It may be useful to promote blood sugar stabilization.
This fact, together with the action at the level of neurotransmitters, has already been shown to reduce the desire for alcohol in clinical trials.