Genestra Brands
Amino L-Glutamine Powder (270 G)
Digestive & Immune Support Formula • Supports immune and digestive system health after physical stress • Restores plasma glutamine levels depleted by physical stress • Helps repair muscle cells after exercise • Provides 4.5 grams of L-glutamine per serving Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid that supports both digestive and immune system health. Most glutamine absorption occurs in the small intestine, where glutamine acts as a major energy source for the intestinal mucosa.1 During periods of physical stress, glutamine levels can become depleted, leading to increased permeability of the intestinal mucosa. Glutamine supplementation has been shown to support normal digestive function and prevent increased intestinal permeability during periods of physical stress.1,2
Glutamine levels also tend to decrease after prolonged physical exertion, which could impact immune function, as glutamine is a major energy source for certain immune cells. In a clinical study conducted on endurance athletes, glutamine supplementation helped minimize the incidence of post-exercise infections and increase the T-helper to T-suppressor cell ratio.3
REFERENCES
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2. Yalçin SS, Yurdakök K, Tezcan I, Oner L. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. May 2004, 38(5):494-501.
3. Castell LM, Newsholme EA. Nutrition. 1997 Jul-Aug, 13(7-8):738-42.
