Solal – L-Glutamine Powder 200g

Description

Glutamine assists with allergies and infections, if caused by leaky gut syndrome. Glutamine may counteract the damage to the gastric mucosa of the stomach caused by Helicobacter pylori. Glutamine may help repair damage resulting from some certain types of chemotherapy. It reduces the craving for alcohol and carbohydrates and lowers elevated blood sugar. Glutamine is beneficial in assisting with recovering following surgery and major illnesses. SOLAL’s Glutamine is 100% pure L-Glutamine amino acid, not the less effective R- or peptide- form, with micronised particle size for rapid dissolving and best absorption.

Product Indications

Glutamine has the following beneficial functions:
Liver protection and detoxification
Aids digestive complaints such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and colitis.
Aids in treating “leaky gut syndrome” and its associated symptoms like allergies, infections and inflammation
Improves immune system functioning
Counteracts the damaging effects of Helicobacter pylori on gastric mucosa
Repairs damage caused by chemo and radiation therapy
Elevate glutathione antioxidant levels
Reduces sugar craving by balancing sugar levels
Aids wound healing and tissue repair after surgery or accidents
Enhances exercise performance, muscle growth and recovery
Stimulates the release of growth hormone
Reduce alcohol cravings and liver damage
Enhances mood, intelligence, learning, memory, alertness and reduces aggressiveness
Improves stress coping mechanism
Beneficial in male impotence
Beneficial for autism and assisting with ADHD

Product Composition
Each level scoop supplies the following as active ingredients:

L-Glutamine (pure pharmaceutical grade) 3g (3000mg)
Contains no inactives.

Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place below 25°C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Pharmacological Action
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is essential in the functioning of many tissues in the body. Glutamine acts as an inter-organ nitrogen and carbon transporter. Tissues require glutamine for maintaining intestinal function, immune response, and amino acid homoestasis during times of severe stress. Glutamine is metabolised in the mitochodria and is important in providing metabolic fuel to lymphocytes, macrophages and fibroblasts. Glutamine is also used as a precursor in the manufacture of other amino acids, glucose, purines and pyrimidines, glutathione and glutamate. Following surgery or accidents one third of the nitrogen supplied for wound healing comes from glutamine. During physical exercise the body uses more glutamine than it produces. Its role as a carbon donor may explain its role as a “muscle food”. It seems to replenish glycogen stores and helps repair muscles after strenuous exercise leading to muscle growth. This can lead to muscle breakdown as the body tries to meet its glutamine requirements. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is one of the largest users of glutamine. Depletion of glutamine can result in the atrophy, ulceration and necrosis of the intestinal epithelium. Glutamine’s GI benefits are also important in treating “leaky gut syndrome” and the associated allergies and possible arthritis associated with the syndrome. Since the GI cells undergo rapid division, glutamine is thought to prevent the GI damage caused by chemotherapy and radiation in cancer patients. Glutamine also helps protect the liver by its detoxifying action and by preventing fatty build up. Glutamine is an important source of fuel in the heart muscle as it is converted to glutamate, which then enters the Krebs cycle to create ATP, the bodies energy molecule. Glutamine plays an important role in balancing sugar in the blood stream. If sugar drops too low then glutamine can be catabolised to glucose in the liver. This is of great importance to people on calorie restricted diets and as a means to reduce sugar cravings. Glutamine readily crosses the blood brain barrier where it is converted to glutamate or GABA. Some glutamate is also used for energy and some for the synthesis of glutathione and niacin. Glutamine is thus beneficial, by balancing various brain chemicals leading to improved memory, alertness and calmness as required. Glutamine also stimulates increased release of human growth hormone.

Dosage Directions
Adults and children over 12 years of age: To boost growth hormone levels: Take 2 level scoops (6 grams) twice a day on an empty stomach. To enhance physical performance: Take 2 level scoops (6 grams) 30 minutes before exercise, and another 2 scoops (6 grams) afterwards, to hasten recovery and remove lactic acid. For all other benefits: Take 1-2 scoops (3-6 grams) twice daily, with or without food. Children under 12 years of age: Take half the adult dose. – Mix into water or fruit juice.

Product Warnings
People with kidney and liver failure should exercise caution in using supplemental glutamine.Do not exceed recommended dosages unless on the advice of a health care provider. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. If you are on any medication or suffering from any medical condition, it is advisable to seek medical advice before starting any new medicine, supplement or remedy.

Side Effects
Glutamine is generally well tolerated. The following rare side effects have been reported: mania in people suffering with bipolar disorder.

Product Interactions
Anticonvulsants: Theoretically glutamine, which is metabolised to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, might antagonise the anticonvulsant effects of medicines taken for epilepsy, use with caution. Lactulose: Theoretically glutamine might antagonise the anti-ammonia effects of lactulose. Chemotherapy: Glutamine may alter the pharmacokinetics of chemotherapeutic drugs, although clinical trials have not demonstrated reduced efficacy. Diabetics: Diabetics should be careful when using glutamine as a larger percentage of glutamine is broken down to glucose due to an abnormal diabetic glutamine metabolism.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only use glutamine under the supervision of a medical practitioner.