L-Glutamine is the most abundant naturally occurring, nonessential amino acid in the human body, and one of the

few amino acids that can directly cross the-bloodbrain barrier. In states where tissue is being built or repaired, like

growth of babies, or healing from wounds or severe illness, glutamine becomes conditionally.essential

Glutamine is produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need If the body uses more glutamine than the muscles can make (l.e., during times of stress),

it.

muscle wasting can occur. This can occur in people with HIV/AIDS. Taking glutamine supplements

might keep the glutamine stores up.

Probiotics & Fructooligosaccharides change the composition and metabolites of the intestinal flora,

reduce the number of harmful bacteria, display anti-genotoxic and anti-gene mutation function, and inhibit enzymes

in the colon. Besides, through the interaction with colonic cells probiotics regulate the immune system

Dosing of L-Glutamine

. For short bowel syndrome: ⚫ Adults-30 grams (g) per day in divided doses (5 g taken 6 times a day) for up to 16 weeks.

Taken with meals or snacks, 2 to 3 hours apart while awake.

to For sickle cell disease:

• Adults and children 5 years of age and older and weighs greater than 65 kilograms (kg)-15 grams (g) per dose 2 times a day. • Adults and children 5 years of age and older and weighs 30 to 65 kg-10 g per dose 2 times a day.

• Children 5 years of age and older and weighs less than 30 kg-5 g per dose, 2 times a day

• Children younger than 5 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

After Surgery:

After surgery or traumatic injury, nitrogen is necessary to repair the wounds and keep the vital organs functioning. About one third of this nitrogen comes from glutamine.

During Chemotherapy Some types of chemotherapy can reduce the levels of glutamine in the body. Glutamine treatment is

thought to help prevent chemotherapy-related damage by maintaining the life of the affected tissues.

© Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.