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L-glutamine
Also called: Glutamine
An amino acid that fuels the cells lining your gut. It's often used to support the gut lining and recovery.
Commonly used for
- Gut lining support
- Digestive symptoms and IBS (some studies)
- Recovery from illness or intense exercise
- Sugar cravings (limited evidence)
Found naturally in
- Your body makes most of what it needs
- Beef, chicken, and fish
- Eggs and dairy
- Tofu
- Cabbage
Label red flags
- Gut blends with many ingredients and no amounts listed
- Gut blends that include licorice root that isn't labeled DGL
Check with a provider
- Liver disease, especially cirrhosis
- Kidney disease
- Seizure disorder or taking seizure medicines
- Cancer or in cancer treatment. Ask your oncology team first.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
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