The Facts Of Glutamine
March 14, 2009 by Tisha Tolar
Filed under Supplements
Glutamine is one of the 20 amino acids (protein building block) formed by the human body. It is considered a non-essential amino acid 
and one of the only amino acids which directly crosses the blood-brain barrier. It can be found in the body circulating in the blood and stored in the skeletal muscles. While it is naturally formed by the human body in some situations such as injury or illness it may become essential to supplement glutamine by taking supplements or eating foods which contain glutamine acid. Glutamine and glutamine acid is found in protein rich foods such as fish, red meat, beans, nuts and dairy products.
What Does Glutamine Do for the Body?
When you body needs more glucose as an energy source it will convert glutamine into glucose. Your body also used glutamine to control blood sugar levels, improve mental function and maintain muscle mass. Serving as a source of fuel for the cells lining your intestines glutamine plays an important role in preventing these cells from wasting away. Glutamine is used by white blood cells and plays an important role in the immune system. It has been known to reduce healing time after operations.
