Key for muscle and GI function.
L-Glutamine supports intestinal immune function by providing glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body. Glutamine helps form other amino acids, glucose, protein, and glutathione. Glutamine is stored in the muscles and is the primary metabolic fuel for the cells of the small intestine, fibroblasts, and the immune system. Supplementation with glutamine can help support gut cell proliferation and mucosal integrity, resulting in decreased intestinal permeability and risk of systemic infections.The body's ability to produce adequate amounts may be compromised during physiological stress, thus warranting supplementation.