WHAT IS THE ROLE OF GLUTAMINE?
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in the human body. Protein is made from chains of amino acids and muscle is largely made of protein. Your muscles need Glutamine. Glutamine can affect both protein synthesis and degradation. Glutamine can be converted to glucose in the muscle without huge swings in plasma glucose and insulin levels. Glutamine can also be converted to Glucosamine and glutathione and is an important substrate for rapidly proliferating cells. It is an immunity enhancer, being the source of energy that white blood cells and immune cells in our intestines need. L-Glutamine can also trigger human growth hormone release and is needed for muscle maintenance and hydration. Thus, Glutamine improves protein synthesis and metabolism. Glutamine is an important immunity enhancer even for people who don’t exercise on a daily basis. It is important in preventing muscle loss in times of stress and helps to prevent illness and infection. The bottom line is that even though
