Vitacost L-Glutamine Powder -- 4,500 mg per serving - 2.2 lbs (1,000 g)

by Vitacost Brand

Product Features

• What is L-glutamine?L-glutamine is an amino acid found in a proportionally high amount in the body compared to other amino acids
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Product Description

What is L-glutamine?L-glutamine is an amino acid found in a proportionally high amount in the body compared to other amino acids. Scientists consider L-glutamine to be a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning its intake is not normally required in the diet. L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in blood plasma and a major transporter of nitrogen. It is an important precursor for protein synthesis, and it supports cellular functions of all types. L-glutamine is also a precursor of L-glutamate (an amino acid involved in energy metabolism).How does L-glutamine support health? Assists in the process of exercise recovery and helps maintain nitrogen/ammonia balance for better muscle metabolism.* Helps maintain normal function of the entire gastrointestinal tract.* Under physiological stress, L-glutamine may have to be supplied by diet to maintain normal gut, liver, immune and muscle function.*Why choose Vitacost L-Glutamine?Delivers 4,500 mg of L-glutamine per 1-teaspoon serving. Mixes easily with water or juice; no blender required! Contains 222 servings per container. High quality at an incredible value!About VitacostAll Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001DDNTQU
• UPC: 835003002825
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,968 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for heartburn, May 24, 2011

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This review is from: Vitacost L-Glutamine Powder -- 4,500 mg per serving - 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) (Health and Beauty)

I used to get heartburn daily & took Nexium. For years now I have been taking this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and rarely, if ever get heartburn (unless I hadn't taken it in a couple of days or so). It also helps the rest of your digestive system.

I got this from a body builder, "Its to be taken on empty stomach because you are taking that specific amino acid for a specific reason and any other amino with it will fight for the same receptor site. All aminos should be taken on empty stomach EXCEPT BCAAS."