Food sources include: bone broth, quality whey protein, beef, spirulina, cabbage, asparagus, broccoli, organic poultry.

Did you know? After surgery, nitrogen is vital to repair wounds and about 1/3 of nitrogen used by the body for this purpose relies on adequate glutamine stores.

Serving size:  Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon to food or liquid (average serving). Glutamine should be taken with cold- or room-temperature food or liquids. It should not be added to hot beverages because heat destroys glutamine.

Tips: Best taken in divided doses on an empty stomach as it is sensitive to stomach acids.

The best times to take glutamine are in the morning after a workout and before going to bed. Taking glutamine when you wake up is ideal because your muscles have gone all night without nutrition.

Pure amino acid powders may be slightly hygroscopic (retain moisture) and this can result in clumping.

Warnings: This product is sold as a food only.

• • For specific conditions, please consult your healthcare professional.

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in blood, brain, organs, and muscle tissue. Uniquely it can be converted into an energy source for nerve cells when blood sugar is low.

Other key roles of Glutamine include: gut health; cellular and system detoxification; keeping the immune system strong; and reducing food sensitivity reactions. 

L-Glutamine can be manufactured in the body. However, under extreme physical stress such as injuries, burns, infections, trauma or surgical procedures, the demand for glutamine exceeds the body's ability to synthesise it.

Ingredients: pure pharmaceutical-grade L-Glutamine. (One 5ml metric teaspoon = 3000mg)