This review published in 2017 assesses available literature for the use of L-glutamine in digestive function. The review outlines evidence supporting use in maintaining tissue integrity and tight junctions in enterocytes, signaling and modulation for the inflammatory pathways, and regulation of cell cycle in stressed cells. 21 g glutamine/day for 28 days for Crohn’s disease, and 42 g/day for 21 days for short bowel syndrome.
References:
Kim MH, Kim H. The Roles of Glutamine in the Intestine and Its Implication in Intestinal Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(5):1051. Published 2017 May 12. doi:10.3390/ijms18051051
