L-glutamine, the most prevalent amino acid in the bloodstream, is found in high concentration in the gastrointestinal tract, which is the greatest user of glutamine. Many factors can play a part in the depletion of glutamine, such as food allergies, and various bodily insults like injury, infection, chronic stress, and being malnourished. Intense exercise can also adversely lower the blood level of glutamine and, if intense training is repeated without adequate recovery, then the level can remain low.
What causes glutamine depletion?
Prolonged exhaustive exercise
Extended periods of physical stress
Trauma or infection
Being malnourished
Chemotherapy
Benefits of Thorne L-Glutamine Powder
Benefits gastrointestinal health*
Improves gut permeability and optimal gut barrier function*
Supports cellular repair and collagen formation*
Helps maintain immune health*
Restores plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress, such as prolonged exhaustive exercise*
Helps maintain a healthy stomach and intestinal lining*
Who can benefit from Thorne L-Glutamine Powder
Athletes or individuals who undergo intensive athletic training*
Individuals recovering from minor injury*
Anyone seeking support for a healthy GI lining and gut permeability*
Individuals with food allergies*
Helps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress, such as prolonged exhaustive exercise*
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