{"product_id":"now-foods-l-glutamine-1000mg-120-vcaps","title":"NOW FOODS L-Glutamine 1000mg - 120 vcaps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"srs-tab-one-content card card-body rounded mb-2\" id=\"content-tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eNOW Foods NOW Sports L-Glutamine is a 100% pure, free-form, non-essential, amino acid and is the highest grade available. NOW Sports Glutamine has recently been the focus of much scientific interest. A growing body of evidence suggests that during certain stressful times, the body may require more glutamine than it can produce. Under these circumstances glutamine may be considered a \"conditionally essential\" amino acid. Glutamine is involved in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance (an anabolic state) and also aids rapidly growing cells (immune system lymphocytes and intestinal cell enterocytes). In addition, glutamine is a regulator of acid-base balance and a nitrogen transporter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e100% Pure - Free Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eNitrogen Transporter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eImmune Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eSupports Muscle Mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eKosher \u0026amp; Halal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eNon-GMO \u0026amp; Steroid Free \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eVegetarian \u0026amp; Vegan Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eFree of Soy, Nut, Gluten, Dairy \u0026amp; Egg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Glutamine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eGlutamine is a non-essential amino acid; non-essential because it can be made in the body from another amino acid (AA) in the diet called Glutamic Acid. It is more appropriately considered a “conditionally essential amino acid” since some people may benefit by supplementation. Glutamine is the most abundant AA in human plasma and muscle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the functional properties of Glutamine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eGlutamine is unique in that, along with glucose, it is one of the preferred energy sources utilized by rapidly growing cells. It is a major fuel source for the brain and - together with the stimulating neurotransmitter Glutamic acid and the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA - they form the most abundant amino group in the human brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals used by nerve cells to communicate with each other. Glutamine also supports intestinal cells’ health and normal function. It has been used clinically to improve nitrogen balance and minimize protein loss in those suffering with catabolic states (muscle breakdown) caused by surgical stress and gastrointestinal illness. In combination with N-Acetyl Cysteine, Glutamine promotes the production of a powerful cellular antioxidant called Glutathione that plays a critical role in the defense against free radical damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Glutamine help me with my health maintenance and exercise program?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eGlutamine plays a major role in DNA synthesis and serves as a primary transporter of nitrogen into the muscle tissues. It serves to replenish nitrogen loss due to excessive muscle training and speeds up recovery. It is so vital to the building and maintenance of muscle tissue that 60% of the human intracellular amino acid pool is Glutamine. The very fact that muscle is the most important tissue for Glutamine synthesis and storage is evidence of Glutamine’s vital role in maintaining positive nitrogen balance and building these important support structures. Glutamine is utilized at a high rate by the cells of the immune system. It is also necessary for the production of hormone-like proteins secreted by immune cells that regulate the intensity and duration of an immune response to foreign organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eNOW Foods offers a high potency L-Glutamine, a multi-functional amino acid, at a dose of 1,500 mg. per tablet. NOW also sells other potencies of L-glutamine in capsules and tablets, and L-glutamine is part of almost every protein source, as this single amino acid accounts for about 60% of all free amino acids in the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eL-glutamine is normally made from other amino acids in the diet, but as more may be needed by some people under certain circumstances it is called a “conditionally essential” amino acid. It is a key ingredient added to brain\/mind formulas because it is effective at getting across the blood-brain barrier and it can serve as the brain's backup source of energy. L-Glutamine is the only amino acid tha:\" \":y source of energy, the brain can utilize glutamic acid as a backup fuel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003eL-glutamine has been effective in increasing the IQs of mentally deficient children. L-glutamine is also the precursor for the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid) for proper brain function and mental activity. It is found in both plant and animal proteins. L-Glutamine assists in maintaining the proper acid\/alkaline balance in the body, and is the basis of the building blocks for the synthesis of RNA and DNA. No other nutrient is as important as glutamine for gastrointestinal health. Glutamine rapidly facilitates healing and restores the health of mucous membranes inside the colon (large intestine). Unlike other amino acids that have a single nitrogen atom, glutamine contains two nitrogen atoms that enable it to transfer nitrogen and remove ammonia from body tissues, regulating blood pH and protecting the kidneys and those with peptic ulcers. Glutamine supplementation reduces stomach inflammation caused by chemotherapy and can be useful in cases of diarrhea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row item-row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eTake 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, preferably between meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Veg Capsule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"70%\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"15%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"15%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e%Daily Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eL-Glutamine (Free-Form)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e1 g (1,000 mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e** Daily Value not established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row item-row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewIngred\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHypromellose (cellulose capsule), hydroxypropyl cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eNot manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis double strength product has twice the L-Glutamine (1,000 mg per capsule) as in our regular strength product (500 mg per capsule).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row item-row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant\/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. 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