L-Glutamine Supplements

• L-Glutamine

L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid sometimes used in dietary supplements. This eMedTV article explains the importance of this amino acid, lists the potential benefits of L-glutamine supplements, and explores the effectiveness of these products.

• Benefits of L-Glutamine

L-glutamine supplements are claimed to be useful for treating diarrhea, irritability, and other conditions. This eMedTV page lists other possible benefits of L-glutamine, explains how the amino acid works, and discusses L-glutamine use in children.

• Side Effects of L-Glutamine

Not very many side effects have been reported with L-glutamine supplementation. This page from the eMedTV Web site lists some of the reported side effects of L-glutamine and also explores some of the theoretical side effects that may occur.

• L-Glutamine Dosage

In studies, a wide range of L-glutamine dosages (4 to 40 grams per day) for oral use have been used. This eMedTV Web page contains other L-glutamine dosing information and offers tips on choosing a trustworthy manufacturer for L-glutamine products.

• Drug Interactions With L-Glutamine

Chemotherapy medications, seizure medicines, and lactulose may cause drug interactions with L-glutamine. This eMedTV page lists specific products that may interact with L-glutamine and describes the potential effects of these L-glutamine interactions.

• L-Glutamine Safety

L-glutamine may increase the risk of seizures, especially in people with a seizure disorder. This eMedTV page provides a more complete list of L-glutamine safety warnings and precautions, and explains who may not be able to safely take the supplement.