Glutamine PRO

Glutamine PRO is a Yamamoto Nutrition dietary supplement containing L-glutamine in tablet form, derived entirely from plant-based fermentation processes. A product designed for those who wish to supplement their diet with L-glutamine in a convenient way, thanks to its tablet format with a fixed dosage.

Glutamine is an amino acid, i.e. one of the ‘building blocks’ that make up proteins. Of the twenty amino acids that constitute the proteins in the human body, glutamine is the most abundant: it is found in significant concentrations in the blood (plasma) and in tissues, particularly in muscle tissue, which is its main store.

From a nutritional point of view, glutamine is classified as a conditionally essential amino acid. This means that, under normal conditions, the body is able to synthesise it independently from other amino acids; in certain situations, however, the requirement may increase and intake via diet or supplementation can be beneficial.

It is concentrated particularly in muscle tissue. It is essential for the nervous system, plays a key role in digestive processes and is an important intermediate for kidney and liver functions. Precisely because of its high availability in the body, L-glutamine performs multiple functions, and our body utilises it as needed, converting it, for example, into another amino acid depending on the demands and requirements of various tissues. Under normal conditions, glutamine is synthesised by our body mainly in skeletal muscle and, to a lesser extent, in the liver, brain and lungs.

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