Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Glutamine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in intestinal health. Scientific evidence supports its use for supporting the small intestine, particularly in situations of intestinal stress or injury. Glutamine serves as a primary fuel source for enterocytes—the cells lining the small intestine—and is vital for maintaining the integrity of the intestinal mucosa. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that glutamine supplementation can help reduce intestinal permeability ("leaky gut") and improve outcomes in patients undergoing chemotherapy, critical illness, or trauma, all of which can compromise gut barrier function. Furthermore, glutamine has been shown to support gut immune function and enhance recovery from gastrointestinal injury. However, while these effects are well-documented in stressed or hospitalized populations, evidence for benefits in healthy individuals or for general gut health maintenance is less robust. The consensus among researchers is that glutamine is conditionally essential during times of physiological stress, and supplementation may be beneficial in such cases. Routine supplementation for the general population without gut pathology is not strongly supported. In summary, glutamine's use for supporting the small intestine is scientifically validated, especially in clinical contexts involving gut injury or stress, but not broadly for healthy individuals.

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