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978 - L-Glutamine for Gut Health, Immunity, Brain & Muscle

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Aug 4, 2025
Discover the powerhouse benefits of L-Glutamine, a vital amino acid for gut health and immune support. Learn how it aids muscle function and brain health, especially during stress. The discussion highlights its role in addressing leaky gut and chronic symptoms. Get insights into dietary sources and effective supplementation protocols tailored to different gut types. This episode is packed with practical advice to enhance overall wellness through optimal gut health.
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INSIGHT

Glutamine's Conditional Essentiality

  • Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that becomes conditionally essential during metabolic stress.
  • Stress conditions like chronic inflammation and infection increase glutamine demands beyond the body's synthesis capacity.
ADVICE

Boost Glutamine Intake Under Stress

  • Increase glutamine intake during stress to 10-30 grams daily, exceeding typical dietary amounts.
  • Use high-glutamine foods like whey protein, beef, chicken, fish, and eggs to support increased needs.
INSIGHT

Glutamine Heals Leaky Gut Cascade

  • Glutamine fuels enterocytes to repair and prevent leaky gut, a key factor in chronic digestive symptoms.
  • Leaky gut triggers a cascade affecting gut, immune, and nervous systems, highlighting glutamine's systemic importance.
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