Glutamine fuels enterocytes (intestinal lining cells), helping repair gut barrier integrity. It also supports immune cells (especially lymphocytes), reduces muscle catabolism, and is converted into glutamate for neurotransmitter and metabolic function.
Used for leaky gut, IBS, inflammatory bowel conditions, post-surgery recovery, immune suppression, intense physical training, and trauma recovery.
Not traditionally used in herbal systems, but found naturally in meat, eggs, dairy, cabbage, and legumes. Now clinically isolated and used in powder or capsule form.
Most effective in free-form powder or capsule. Often combined with gut-repair blends including zinc, aloe, slippery elm, and probiotics.
Use caution in liver disease, renal impairment, or those with MSG sensitivity (due to conversion to glutamate).
May affect anti-seizure medications and glutamate-regulating drugs.
