If you frequent gut-health forums, athletic circles, or early-sobriety groups, one name keeps popping up: L-glutamine. It’s a simple amino acid your body already makes, but under stress, illness, or heavy training, demand can outstrip supply.
In hospitals, it’s used to support patients after surgery and cancer treatment; in everyday life, people take it for a wide range of issues:
L-glutamine is generally well-tolerated, but it is an active metabolic compound—not “just a supplement.” Talk with your clinician before using it if you have liver or kidney disease, active cancer, seizures, severe gut disease, pregnancy, or are on prescription medications. This article is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical care.
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