History and Usage:

Of all the amino acids in the blood stream, Glutamine is the most plentiful. Certain types of increased stress deplete glutamine levels (e.g., cancer, burns, or intense exercise) and can demand supplementation.

Glutamine’s main bodily function is to ward off infections and diseases. Low levels of glutamine can also negatively affect the intestines. This added stress to the body causes the release of cortisol, multiplying the depletion of the storage of glutamine. Glutamines essential role in the immune system makes any serious drop cause wound healing to slow down. Supplementing with glutamine helps the body increase immunity, thereby minimizing infection and boosting the healing process.

Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: Mix 1 scoop (2 grams) into 6-8 oz. of fluid, and drink when stomach is empty, or as directed by your qualified health care consultant. For athletes, maximal results will be obtained by supplementing 2 grams of glutamine after exercise.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 1 Scoop(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV L-Glutamine 2 g * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: GLUTAMINE is the most abundant amino acid in the human body and is involved in many metabolic processes. Skeletal muscles are the primary sites of glutamine concentration. Glutamine protects muscle tissue and supports immune function during periods of immune and muscular stress.* Glutamine supplementation supports protein synthesis as well as the rate of glycogen production (by serving as a carbon donor).* Glutamine is also a major source of fuel for enterocytes (intestinal cells) and supports the integrity of the intestinal lining as well as it assists in nucleotide synthesis by lymphocytes.* Other Ingredients: Jarrow FORMULAS® L-Glutamine is manufactured in Japan by microbiological fermentation and is USP/FCC grade. This product is 100% L-Glutamine and contains NO other substance. Store in a cool, dry place. Do NOT refrigerate. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. No wheat, no gluten, no soy, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no nuts/tree nuts.

Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED Websites for Further Research:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amino_acid

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/p...

http://www.answers.com/topic/amino-acid#after_ad1

http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/aminoaci...