Side effects and watch-outs
- Generally very well tolerated
- GI upset at high doses
- Avoid with glutamate-sensitive conditions
Supplement / Gut/Recovery
L-Glutamine
Most abundant amino acid in the body. Primary fuel for enterocytes — essential for gut barrier integrity. Depleted by intense training, surgery, illness, and AAS use. Reduces intestinal permeability, supports immune function, may attenuate muscle catabolism during high-stress periods.
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