L-Glutamine

L-Glutamine is considered a non-essential amino acid. However, during strenuous exercise or heavy stress loads, the requirement for glutamine can increase beyond the body’s ability to synthesise this amino acid, then referred to as “conditionally essential’’.

• Glutamine is stored in the muscles of the body and is involved in the repair and building of new muscle. It is often used as an aide to muscle recovery after exercise.

• Glutamine is considered important for the health of the gastro-intestinal tract.

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booklet on L-Glutamine.

Amino acids are compounds used by the body to form proteins, often referred to as the building blocks of protein. These proteins are required by the human body for
repair, maintenance and growth of tissue. Amino acids can be classified in a variety of ways, the most common being essential and non-essential amino acids.

Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food. Food sources of essential amino acids include milk, cheese, eggs, certain meats,
vegetables, nuts and grains.

Non-essential amino acids are made by the body from the essential amino acids or the normal breakdown of proteins. Classification is confusing, as they too are essential for health.

Suggested Intake: 1 to 5 grams daily taken in divided doses, ideally half an hour away from food or at bedtime. This slightly sweet powder can be stirred into water or juice or sprinkled on food. If being used to support exercise recovery should be taken within 2 hours of completion of exercise and the dose for this use can be raised to 10g, or take as directed by a practitioner. A quarter level teaspoon typically provides 1g Glutamine. A heaped teaspoonful provides 5g.
Suitable for: Vegetarians, vegans and for people with Candida and yeast sensitivities.
Contraindications: This product is not suitable for children, or pregnant or lactating women. People with cancer should consult their Doctor before taking glutamine.
Non-Active Ingredients: None
Non GM & Free From: Yeast, wheat; starch, gluten; lactose; soy; added colourings, sweeteners & preservatives.
Storage: Keep cool, dry & out of direct sunlight