Question 1

is taking fermented glutamine good for you? and what are the benefits?

Accepted Answer

Fermented glutamine: L-glutamine can be commercially derived from fermentation of beets with probiotic cultures. Glutamine is an Amino Acid found in many protein rich foods (milk, cheese, meat, eggs). The internet claims it helps with recovery, alleviates physical/mental stress, joint pain, mental fitness, ; body's rate of tissue repair. Take these claims with a grain of salt, as with all non-fda regulated products.

Question 2

ever since supplementing extra glutamine in my diet my bowel problems have stopped. how does extra or optimal levels of glutamine benefit the colon?

Accepted Answer

Feed cells lining it: Glutamine is a crucial nutrient for the cells that line our GI tract. It is proven to be very beneficial for many GI problems.
While safe &amp; affordable, unfortunately most doctors know nothing at all about this wonderful treatment. 
This is because it is natural &amp; affordable, rather than being a drug that can be patented. 
See 
http://www.naturalnews.com/033532_l-glutamine_gut_health.html

Question 3

i have fibromyalgia and ibs and have been taking l-glutamine powder for 5 days. i've gained 1,5kgs and my stomach hurts, should i stop? i'm 22, female

Accepted Answer

Weight gain and pain: If you have new symptoms after starting this supplement, which are comparable or worse than the problem you started the supplement for, then stopping would be a good idea.

Question 4

is l-glutamine good for teenagers?

Accepted Answer

Necessary????: Compared to what? Currently there is no data that this supplement is needed for healthy teens, more than they get in a normal diet.

Question 5

what are beneficial actions of glutamine?

Accepted Answer

Glutamine benefits: Glutamine is an Amino Acid available as a dietary supplement. When taken at high doses (10 grams 3-4 times a day before start, throughout and after chemotherapy), some small non-randomized studies show that it may help prevent or reduce severity of chemotherapy side-effects like mouth sores (swish & swallow), neuropathy, muscle & joint aches & diarrhea. Caution in those with kidney/liver failure.

Question 6

can you take l-glutamine with clopperdogeral ?

Accepted Answer

Plavix (clopidogrel): Possible but Glutamine has not been listed under the medication which could interact with Plavix,
see the list of medication which can interact with Plavix below:
http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/clopidogrel,plavix-index.html

Question 7

glutamine excitatory or inhbitory?

Accepted Answer

Both, indirectly: Glutamine is a major precursor of glutamate, the most potent excitatory neurotransmitter, & of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), the most potent inhibitory neurotransmitter in mammalian brains.

Question 8

does glutamine  boost immune function?

Accepted Answer

Glutamine in HIV: Some studies support the use of glutamine to prevent loss of or maintain body mass in patients with hiv/aids, as well as promote healing and recovery following surgery or critical illness. Other studies have not shown any benefit. It should not be taken in patients with mental disorders, epilepsy, liver or kidney failure or an allergy to monosodium glutamate (msg). Always verify with your dr.

Question 9

can i take l-glutamine if i have gfr of 70?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And get with your physician and find out whether this GFR is even reliable. Today's fad for estimating GFR based on a spot creatinine without regard to whether the individual may simply be well-muscled (and healthy) causes a great deal of unnecessary concern. "focus on the person, not the lab value.".

Question 10

i have gasritis  and need to know if glutamine will help?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Glutamine is a conditional essential Amino Acid with good benefits. Nevertheless, you need to find out the cause of the gastritis ( h. Pilori or not ) and reat it adequately.

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I have fibromyalgia and ibs and have been taking l-glutamine powder for 5 days. i've gained 1,5kgs and my stomach hurts, should i stop? i'm 22, female

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Is l-glutamine good for teenagers?

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What are beneficial actions of glutamine?

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