L-Glutamine has recently been the focus of much scientific interest. A growing body of evidence suggests that during certain stressful times, the body may require more L-Glutamine than it can produce. Under these circumstances L-Glutamine may be considered a "conditionally essential" amino acid. L-Glutamine is involved in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance (an anabolic state) and also aids rapidly growing cells (immune system lymphocytes and intestinal cell enterocytes). In addition, L-Glutamine is one regulator of acid-base balance and a nitrogen transporter.
