Glutamine Formulation (300g), Optimized Living

Description

METABOLE Glutamine Formulation for optimized living

Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the serum, muscle and cerebrospinal fluid, constituting more than 60% of the free amino acids in the body overall. With such a high concentration in body tissue it is little wonder that it has numerous functions in metabolism and needed for optimized living.

Conditional-Essential Amino Acid

It is classified as a non-essential amino acid, meaning that there is not a strict dietary requirement for it and that the body can synthesize it from other amino acids. However, glutamine is important and participates in such crucial reactions that some have called it a “conditionally essential” amino acid.

Glutamine’s most important function is as energy source- it can enter the Krebs cycle directly and serve as a non-carbohydrate source of energy – and for nucleotide (DNA and RNA) synthesis in rapidly dividing cells, such as cells of the intestinal lining and of the immune system. Glutamine is also an important muscle-building amino acid and helps to replenish muscle glycogen after exercise. Without sufficient glutamine muscles begin to atrophy.

Regular glutamine supplementation will therefore insure a healthy intestinal lining which will alleviate leaky gut syndrome and associated allergies. Overall the intestines would become healthier and result in better digestion and absorption of nutrients. Glutamine is also beneficial for the liver as it aids the removal of waste products associated with fat metabolism and thus prevents fatty build up of liver tissue.

Regular supplementation with glutamine will also strengthen the immune system and reduce the rate of infections especially in cases of strenuous exercise, viral and bacterial infections and severe stress.

In the brain glutamine forms the substrate for the neurotransmitters glutamate and GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) and is also an important energy source for the central nervous system. In instances where there is not enough glucose in the brain, glutamine production is increased and serves as the energy source – hence the designation “brain food” and its use as a pick-me-up in nootropic formulations. Supplementation with glutamine in this regard can thus increase energy, reduce fatigue and elevate mood.

Glutamine also plays an important role in the regulation of blood sugar levels in the body and helps to prevent hypoglycemia. If blood sugar is low glutamine is readily converted to glucose in the liver and kidneys from where it enters the blood stream.

Other nutrients added to the formula such as vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folic acid are all supportive of the various roles of glutamine and act synergistically to enhance the overall effect.

METABOLE Glutamine Formulation is also available in 150g

Dosage:

1 to 2 rounded teaspoons daily in a glass of water or as directed by a health-care practitioner.