Glutamine and health

Why you might need to supplement

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Glutamine

Glutamine is an amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. It is present in plant and animal proteins. It can be synthesized by the body and is therefore not essential to the diet. But certain medical conditions, including injuries, surgery, infections, and prolonged stress, can deplete glutamine levels. In these cases, supplementation may be helpful. Dietary sources of glutamine include plant and animal proteins such as beef, pork and poultry, milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, raw spinach, raw parsley, and cabbage. Sometimes used as a supplement by athletes to improve performance and recovery time, glutamine helps remove ammonia, a cellular byproduct, from the body. It also contributes to the formation of urea and purines, both of which are vital components of DNA and RNA. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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