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| Few people who are basically healthy and follow a balanced diet are deficient in this amino acid, one of the most abundant in the bloodstream. But there are some important exceptions. The skeletal muscles are the primary sites for glutamine synthesis and storage as glutamine contributes to approximately 60% of the free amino acids within the skeletal muscles. One of glutamine's most important tasks in the body is to nourish cells that line the intestine and stomach. Take care not to confuse glutamine with substances that have similar-sounding names, such as glutathione, glutamic acid, gluten, and monosodium glutamate. Some people may experience headaches and other side-effects with glutamine, but much remains to be learned about the potential adverse reactions associated with this supplement. |
| Chemotherapy Side-Effects Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) Low HGH (Human Growth Hormone) Poor/Slow Wound Healing |