L-Glutamine for gut healing is one of my favorite supplements I incorporate daily, and today I’m going to share with you the best organic L-glutamine powder.

For a very long time I listened to what doctors and those with an official license told me to do to help my gut heal.

There is a time and a place for doctors, but when it comes to healing the gut with food and lifestyle vs. (chronic) drugs and medications, I found that the traditional doctor just didn’t have a place.

Chronic traditional medicine made me sicker (and believe me, I have lived through Canasa.)

I sought out alternatives, asked a million questions and got many different opinions before I landed to the place I am at today.

It wasn’t easy. But it was worth it.

I could now tell you about probably 100 different things that helped me, from food to lifestyle, supplements to herbs and more.

An l-glutamine supplement is one that truly helped change my gut health for the better, but is definitely not a supplement that any doctor recommended.

L-Glutamine for Gut Healing

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What is L-Glutamine?

From my A Gutsy Girl’s Bible,

Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is anti-inflammatory and necessary for the growth and repair of your intestinal lining. L-glutamine acts a protector and coats your cell walls, acting as a repellent to irritants.

Additionally,

Researchers are finding that it plays a critical role in healthy digestion and brain function.

And you can learn more about that HERE.

Glutamine is the body’s most abundant amino acid, representing approximately 40% to 60% of the total amino acid pool in the body.

Glutamine is required to perform a variety of essential functions.

Often referred to as the multitasker, glutamine is a nutrient with an impressive range of health benefits. It helps support normal blood glucose metabolism, build lean muscle, and promote a normal immune response.*

In the gut, glutamine promotes the health and function of the mucosal cells for normal repair. Furthermore, glutamine distributes nitrogen freely to the cells that need it the most, such as the immune cells, the gut cells, and the muscle cells. 

6 L-Glutamine benefits that almost everyone can enjoy

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Since L-glutamine is the most plentiful amino acid in the body and plays an important role intestinal health, I wanted to break it down even more for you. 

L Glutamine for Leaky Gut

By now you are no stranger to the term, “Leaky Gut.” If you’ve been told you have it, then L-Glutamine has been found to prevent and/or repair Leaky Gut. (source)

In one study, rats that received glutamine supplementation prior to radiation reduced the incidences of leaky gut. Most rats that didn’t receive glutamine in their diet developed leaky gut (increased intestinal permeability), whereas the rats that did receive glutamine had intact guts [27].

Leaky gut is a matter of gut integrity and by fueling the mucosal cells of the digestive tract, glutamine helps strengthen the integrity of the intestinal wall to support a healthy gastrointestinal tract.

Wounds

Research also indicates that L-Glutamine might be good for wound healing.

The NIH states,

Glutamine provides energy and DNA bases in rapidly proliferating cells. Hence, an increased intake of these nutrients by supplements may improve wound healing, thus being of interest in wound care.

Immune Support

It has been stated that the, “function of the immune system can be compromised when insufficient amounts of glutamine are available.” (source)

L-glutamine provides a major source of energy for the immune system and its varied cells for overall immune health.

Mount Sinai states,

Clinical studies show that taking glutamine supplements strengthens the immune system and reduce infections, particularly infections associated with surgery.

Muscle building

While many might not consider this one important, it definitely is, even if athletic performance is of no concern to you.

As someone who is constantly trying to preserve muscle mass for longevity, in addition to the immune function and gut health benefits, I personally take L-glutamine for muscle tissue preservation.

 L-Glutamine supports muscle recovery during sporting events or exercise and/or an intense workout and play a role in the prevention of reduce soreness.

Antioxidant

L-glutamine is also an excellent dietary supplement for increasing the production of glutathione, the body’s main antioxidant.

This helps support a healthy immune response by protecting tissues from oxidative damage and helping to support the body’s detoxification of harmful substances.

Brain Support

Something you might not have known (I didn’t!) is that L-glutamine is an important precursor to the production of neurotransmitter substances in the brain and helps to support wellness of the brain and mental energy.

This is a powerhouse for overall health since we know there is so much overlap between the gut and brain.

Best Organic L-Glutamine Powder {Supplement for Gut Healing}

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Okay, then, so what is the best organic L-glutamine powder?

Well, the first thing I’ll say is that while everyone wants an organic L-glutamine, I don’t think that’s the most important thing.

So, when we came out with our own L-glutamine supplement in powder form, we didn’t label it “organic.” Instead, this l glutamine powder is:

• vegan
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• soy-free
• non-GMO

And here’s more about it.

Gut Support

The product is called Gut Support because that’s what it does — the bottom line is that it supports your gut, providing all of the above benefits.

Our L-glutamine product:

• is a free form powder
• contains 3 grams of L-Glutamine per scoop (serving)
• is the only ingredient (= L-Glutamine) — there are no additives or fillers
• maintains super high quality

How to Use Gut Support

Because this is one of the highest grade forms of glutamine and is unflavored, it’s super easy​ to incorporate into your daily routine.

Even with the plain, unflavored pure L-Glutamine powder, I don’t just put it in water and drink it. You could, but it will not be very good.

The good news is that you don’t have to, either.

Instead, I incorporate it into other things I’m already eating.

The 4 main things I add L-Glutamine to are:

• my power gluten-free oatmeal bowl in the morning
• Gut Healing Chia Pudding
• smoothies
• bone broth

Remember, just make sure you’re using the best glutamine powder. 🙂

How MUCH L-Glutamine To Take?

First, it’s important to note that, as always, you should check with your healthcare practitioner for appropriate dosing. Mayo Clinic gives slight variations on dosing based on illness.

That said, typically, the best dosage is an ingestion between two to five grams taken twice daily and up to 10 grams twice daily for serious power athletes. The way I personally went about it was by starting with just 2 grams per day, and then increasing over time. 

My research lead me to about 10 – 15 grams per day (for leaky gut) so I did that for a short time. Today I maintain with one scoop of Gut Support (which is 3 grams). If I’m working out a lot more than usual, then I’ll take 2 scoops of that per day.

Foods that Naturally Contain L-Glutamine

​Getting nutrients from food is always the best choice.

However, the reason I talk about L-glutamine in supplement form so often falls in line with what Dr. Josh Axe mentions on his website,

It’s estimated that 70 million Americans now suffer from digestive diseases, so it’s apparent that our diets severely lack certain nutrients that support the digestive tract. While L-glutamine is synthesized by the body from glutamic acid or glutamate, sometimes the body is unable to produce enough — plus the majority of people don’t seem to get enough L-glutamine from their food alone if they eat low-protein diets.

So many of us in the Gutsy community are part of that 70 million Americans stat.

Even still, here are some foods that naturally contain L-glutamine:

1. fish
2. other seafood
3. red cabbage – a good one for those of you who avoid animal products
4. milk
5. cheese
6. yogurt
7. eggs
8. nuts
9. seeds
10. soy – choose wisely here; miso or organic tofu, anyone?!
11. red kidney beans – another great plant source
12. dark leafy greens
13. seaweed
14. bone broth
15. grass-fed beef
16. asparagus
17. venison
18. parsley
19. legumes

Sources: HERE, HERE, and HERE

Leaky Gut Supplements

If you’re interested in more supplements for leaky gut, here are 14:

1. HCL (Betaine) with Pepsin
2. Digestive Enzymes
3. Digestive Bitters
4. Zinc
5. Probiotics
6. Omega-3 fatty acids
7. Vitamin D3
8. Vitamin K2-7
9. Collagen
10. Prebiotic
11. Coconut oil (as a supplement)
12. Leaky Gut Revive
13. Glutagenics Powder
14. Tummy Soothe

Learn more about all of them via Leaky Gut Supplements.

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Xox,
SKH