For Glutamine we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Bodybuilding, Cancer, HIV and AIDs, Huntingtons Disease, Nutrition and Supplements.

Glutamine (Bodybuilding)

An essential amino acid. Glutamine is involved in a large variety of metabolic processes, including: the regulation of cell volume as a regulator of the balance between anabolism and catabolism of fat, carbohydrate, and protein; as a fuel for cells of the immune system; and as a component of protein. Glutamine is my choice of catabolism and recovery products.

Glutamine (Cancer)

An amino acid used in nutrition therapy. It is also being studied for the treatment of diarrhea caused by radiation therapy to the pelvis.

Glutamine (HIV and AIDs)

An AMINO ACID used by the IMMUNE SYSTEM, muscle tissue and the digestive system. It is used as a supplement to help increase strength and muscle size.

Glutamine (Huntingtons Disease)

The key amino acid in Huntington’s disease. In most people, there are between 10 and 35 sequential glutamines in the huntingtin protein. In people with HD, there are 40 or more copies. Some people with 36-39 copies develop symptoms of HD while others do not. See Table A-1.

Glutamine (Nutrition)

An amino acid. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue. Studies are beginning to show that having extra glutamine in your body may be important to maximize muscle growth, by increasing growth hormone levels. Glutamine also is important to maintain proper health, and is shown to have anabolic and anticatabolic properties.

Glutamine (Supplements)

A non-essential amino acid, glutamine is considered to be a brain fuel. Glutamine has been used therapeutically for alcoholism, mild depression and to reduce the craving for sweets. Glutamine is very important in the functioning of the metabolism and muscle maintenance. Glutamine supplementation can help prevent muscle and other tissue breakdown by providing the body with nitrogen and fuel.

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