I was just recommending that a patient use L-glutamine (GSH) the other day, so I decided that I should write a little blurb about it and its many benefits.

L-glutamine is an important amino acid (which are building blocks to protein) that is very influential when it comes to the gastrointestinal (GI) system because of its role as a large energy source for and its ability to heal the cells of the GI tract.

Food Sources

• Cabbage, particularly cabbage juice, is a great dietary source of L-glutamine. 

Functions

• Source of Energy: An essential and preferred source of energy for enterocytes of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Tissue Repair: A critical component for tissue repair, especially in the intestines, and aid in the restoration of normal permeability.
• Co-Factor to Other Nutrients: A co-factor for the synthesis of vitamin B3 (niacin) and the metabolism of arginine and uric acid.

Indications

• Alcoholism: May decrease cravings for alcohol.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease: To help maintain weight and heal the gut mucosa.
• Peptic Ulcers: To heal the gut mucosa.
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): A vital component of TPN in order to prevent or treat atrophy (blunting) of the intestinal villi.

** Please note that this is NOT medical advice and that you should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this supplement

If you’re interested in discussing how L-glutamine might be beneficial for you, CONTACT ME HERE to set up a complimentary 15 min discovery call/meeting to get started.

What’s a discovery call/meeting?  It’s where we get to know each other better to ensure that I’m the right practitioner for you and that you have the opportunity to ask your questions about Naturopathic Medicine before we move forward with an initial Naturopathic consultation.

Here are a few other posts about IV vitamin therapy that you might also be interested in:

• IV Vitamin Therapy
• Meyer’s Cocktail: What Is It and Will It Benefit Me?
• How Does Vitamin C Help with Cancer?
• Glutathione

References

• Alt Med Rev.  Monograph: L-Glutamine.  2001; 6(4): 406-410.
• Marz RB.  1999.  Medical Nutrition from Marz (2nd Ed).  Omni-Press: Portland, OR.

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