Benefits of L Glutamine

The benefits of l glutamine are substantial, but first some basic l glutamine facts. L-Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is found in our muscles -- representing up to 60% of the amino acids in the muscles. Specifically, it's a molecule our body stores in the bloodstream and converts it to glucose (blood sugar) when it's needed.

Many think one of the chief benefits of l glutamine is that it is used for increasing energy levels. According to Alan Gaby, MD, that is just not true. Dr. Gaby says, "Glutamine can be useful in preventing alcohol cravings and boosting immunity, but there's no research to show that it can help increase energy levels."

Its role in increasing energy is found in its relationship as a fuel to mitochondria, which in turn facilitates cell metabolism for the conversion of food to usable energy. L Glutamine has been called "the most underrated supplement on the market." As an essential amino acid, it must be obtained from dietary sources as our body cannot synthesize it on its own. So, what are the specific l-glutamine benefits? Let's discuss those now.

Benefits of L Glutamine

1. Increases internal growth hormone levels
2. With l-glutamine levels high, it protects your muscles from breaking down in a catabolic state.
3. Helps lessen sugar and alcohol cravings
4. Boosts the immune system
5. Improves intestinal health
6. Helps heal wounds quicker
7. Increases hydration (saturation with water) state in the muscles
8. Increases protein and glycogen synthesis -- critical components of muscle mass creation.

How To Choose a Good L-Glutamine Supplement

You can get l-glutamine many ways, powder form, pill form, as an ingredient in a formula, or as part of another supplement. Here's what to look for.

1. The supplements should be produced at pharmaceutical standard GMP registered facilities. Facilities that are GMP registered comply with the most rigid standards so as to minimize the possibility of contaminants. (These are the same standards pharmaceutical companies in the United States are required to operate under as mandated by the FDA.)

Nutritional supplements are not regulated by FDA and as such fraud is rampant with many so-called supplements containing contaminants with 1 in 5 not having the ingredients as proclaimed on the label!

2. Take the vitamin or mineral of choice, in this case L-Glutamine, with other vitamins, minerals, and amino acids as they are interdependent in their biochemistry. Take it with a full spectrum of other nutrients for maximum efficacy.

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