Glutamine









Glutamine


Natural product category
Nutraceutical/amino acid
What is this natural product used for?
Glutamine is a nonessential amino acid, meaning the body is capable of making it on its own. It promotes the production of certain proteins and muscle tissue. Glutamine is a source of energy for the brain and digestive systems. People use glutamine to support their immune system; to help with wound healing, peptic ulcers, and alcohol withdrawal; and to support inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis.
How does it work?
Glutamine is an amino acid. Amino acids are building blocks for proteins, which are a part of every living cell in the body.
How is it best taken?
  • Take 30 minutes before eating. Take at the same time each day.
  • Take this product with a full glass of water.
  • Take this product at a similar time every day.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
  • To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
  • Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this natural product?
  • Check medicines and natural products with healthcare provider. This natural product may not mix well with other medicines or natural products.
  • Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Use with caution if you have liver disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicines or natural products. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
What are the possible side effects of this natural product?
None known.
What should I monitor?
  • Follow up with healthcare provider on a regular basis.
Reasons to call healthcare provider
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Severe nausea or vomiting.
  • Severe diarrhea.
How should I store this natural product?
  • Store in original container at room temperature.
  • Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
Dietary sources
Meats, milk, soy, fresh spinach, cabbage, parsley. Glutamine is made normally in the body from compounds in the typical American diet.
Dosage forms
Oral
Drug interactions
None known.
General statements
  • Nutraceuticals are a type of dietary supplement that provide a specific amount of a substance that offers possible health benefits.
  • Nutraceutical products are almost always obtained from plant or animal sources.
  • In general, nutraceutical doses are much higher than the amount that could be obtained from food sources.
  • These products have the potential to provide significant benefits and possible risks. Use nutraceuticals with caution if you are taking pharmaceutical medications (prescription and others), herbs, or other natural products. Always review for potential nutraceutical-drug, nutraceutical-herb, and nutraceutical-natural product interactions with your healthcare provider.
  • Amino acids are the building blocks for proteins. There are two categories of amino acids: Essential and nonessential. The essential amino acids must be obtained from food or dietary supplements, while the body can usually make the nonessential amino acids.
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