Glutamine
The most abundant amino acid in the body. Important for gut health, immunity, and muscle recovery. Levels drop with intense stress.
What is it for?
💡 Absorption: The body produces it, but it may be conditionally essential under stress, illness, or intense exercise.
⚠️ Caution: Very safe. Up to 40g/day tolerated in clinical studies. Caution in severe liver disease.
Recommended doses
Range: 5000 – 20000 mg
Split into 2 doses. On an empty stomach and before bed
Range: 5000 – 15000 mg
Post-workout with protein
📚 Scientific references (3)▼
Metaanálisis de ensayos clínicos que muestra reducción significativa de permeabilidad intestinal con glutamina >30g/día. Apoya su uso en salud intestinal y función inmune.
Revisión completa del rol de la glutamina como nutriente esencial para linfocitos, macrófagos y neutrófilos. La glutamina es la fuente de energía preferida del sistema inmune.
Revision sistematica. Glutamina es combustible preferido de enterocitos. Beneficiosa para permeabilidad intestinal y recuperacion.
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