L-glutamine is a powerhouse amino acid that can fortify your gut and uplift your mood—a hidden gem during challenging times.
L-glutamine plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your gut lining and balancing brain function. Incorporating it into your diet—especially during stressful times—could support your physiological and mental health.
Role of L-glutamine
The most abundant amino acid in the body, L-glutamine is classified as a non-essential amino acid because the body can produce it on its own. However, it becomes conditionally essential when demand on the body increases, such as in times of intense stress, illness, disease, or strenuous exercise. In these cases, additional glutamine must be obtained from the diet.
Zena le Roux
Author
Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
