Re: L-glutamine. Does anyone know anything about it and whether it

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Hi,

I have found one of my nutritional research books called Amino Acids in Therapy dated 1987 - I used to follow these therapies and they were excellent.

I quote: re L Glutamine

Under certain condition may become an essential nutrient

Dominant amino acid in cerebo spinal fluid and serum

Readily passed the blood brain barrier

Is a uniqe brain fuel

Calming agent in bain and possibly neurotransmitter.

Usefull in depression

Aids healing of peptic ulder

Protects against effect of alcohol

Decreases desire for alcohol

Detoxifies brain of ammonia

Is a component of folic acid

Is component of glucose tolerance factor

Treats childhood behavoural problems

No cautions are offers in the book which is listed below

Amino Acids in Therapy [Paperback] Leon Chaitow (Author)

This excellent book is a valuable guide to the therapeutic use of amino acids. It explains how amino acids function as the building blocks of protein, and lists the metabolic paths of the amino acids, the qualities of the individual amino acids and the disease states in which amino therapy can be helpful.

The author discusses the essential aminos (that the body needs to get from food) and the non-essential ones (that are made in the body), and how these relate and interact with one another. The co-factors (vitamins, minerals and trace elements) of the individual amino acids are covered in detail.

The author provides valuable information on the therapeutic application of amino acid therapy, including a summary of therapeutic dosages and cautions. Some of the uses include treatment of depression (DL-Phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine), insomnia (Tryptophan), cold sores (L-Lycine), detoxification (L-Cysteine, Glutathione) and wound healing (L-Arginine and L-Glutamine).

An appendix provides the amino acid content of certain common foods (besides meat, other excellent sources are eggs, milk, yoghurt and chocolate). The book also provides the contact details of various organisations and contains a thorough index. I also recommend he Amino Revolution by Erdmann and Meirion .

Here is a link for side effects

http://insomnia.emedtv.com/l-glutamine/side-effects-of-l-glutamine.html

Best wishes

Mandy