What is the deal with Glutamine?
Supplement Geek Spotlight Today I am going to talk about Glutamine. Most of the time people take this because they are told to and never know why. Hopefully, I can be of assistance! Glutamine (G) is an amino acid which main purpose is to serve as a building block for proteins. Proteins are crucial to organs. It also helps in transporting substances in the blood and fighting off harmful viruses and bacteria. You body's need for glutamine is greater that it's ability to produce it.G is the most abundant amino acid in our blood and other bodily fluids. We produce small amounts naturally and injest it through our diet. It is easily depleted under certain conditions such as injury or illness. It is also crucial for the immune system and intestinal health. Immune system:-G is critical fuel source for immune cells, including white blood cells and certain intestinal cells. -small amounts per day can help strengthen your immune system to fight off colds.-dosage 5-10 grams per day.Intestinal health:-intestines are considered the largest portion of your immune system. - G is known to basically cure leaky gut because it creates a barrier between the inside of your intestines and the rest of your body.- G can also help improve overall digestion. -dosage 10 grams per day for avg person- 20-40 grams a day for people with leaky gut or severe digestive issuesMuscle gain and exercise performance:- believe it or not there is no conclusive evidence that shows G actually builds muscle.- it does in fact help decrease muscle soreness - dosages for this would be min. 20 grams per day for better recoveryGreat thing about Glutamine is that there is no side effects and can be taken for extended periods of time. Cheers!