Question 1

is it ok to take l-glutamine 500mg if i'm on lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

I found no: Interactions using a drug interaction checker. But there is never a 100% guarantee.

Question 2

is l-glutamine good for teenagers?

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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 3

what are beneficial actions of glutamine?

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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 4

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 5

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 6

should i be looking for something with creatine and glutamine or neither?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Creatinine and proteins are popular supplement among body builders who are trying to add muscle mass. Excessive of creatinine use and muscle mass will put a burden on Kidney. Talk to your PCP and know your health status before using them.

Question 7

is glutamine an appetite suppressant?

Accepted Answer

See below: Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Glutamine is produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need it. Glutamine might help gut function, the immune system, and other essential processes in the body, especially in times of stress. It is also important for providing "fuel" (nitrogen and carbon) to many different cells in the body. Glutamine is needed to make other chemicals in the body such as other amino acids and glucose (sugar).

Question 8

is glutamine a useful supplement for athletes?

Accepted Answer

No: Taking glutamine orally does not seem to enhance athletic performance.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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