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What is Glutamine?

The most abundant of amino acids found in the body, Glutamine (or L-Glutamine) makes up over 60 percent of the skeletal muscle tissue. It is a fuel the digestive tract and immune system craves, and 19 percent of a Glutamine molecule is made up of nitrogen, making it the primary conductor of nitrogen to the muscles. It is especially found in high concentrations in the brain, muscles, gut lining, lungs, heart, kidney, and liver where it has multiple and critical functions.

Glutamines functions in the body:

Glutamine is essential for several bodily functions. These include:

1. Primary source of energy for the immune system.
2. It is converted to Glutamic acid in the brain and promotes the synthesis of GABA, an important brain neurotransmitter. Many believe that L-Glutamine enhances mental function.
3. Maintains the structural integrity of the intestinal lining.
4. Plays a major role in synthesizing muscle protein and cell-volumizing.
5. Assists with blood sugar control.