Negative Effects of Bad Gut Health
If the old adage of “we are what we eat” holds true, that means that our gut is not experiencing a good time for most of us. Getting off track with our food choices isn’t a big deal when it…
What Are the Main Symptoms of Leaky Gut Repair
You may have heard about leaky gut syndrome and wondered what it is and how to correct it. Leaky gut occurs when the lining of your gut becomes damaged and can no longer function as the protective barrier that it…
Candida Complex
You shouldn’t be alarmed but your body has candida. This is true for both men and women, so don’t think you can avoid it. Candida is normally kept in check with other bacteria that we have in our bodies, but…
Check Your Gut Health This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us again, and many will find themselves experiencing increased gut health & digestive issues. It can be easy to take a break from typical dietary restrictions and discipline to enjoy more indulgent holiday meals. Increasingly, these…
Glutamine: Metabolism and Immune Function, Supplementation and Clinical Translation
Abstract Glutamine is the most abundant and versatile amino acid in the body. In health and disease, the rate of glutamine consumption by immune cells is similar or greater than glucose. For instance, in vitro and in vivo studies have…
Glutamine and intestinal barrier function
Abstract The intestinal barrier integrity is essential for the absorption of nutrients and health in humans and animals. Dysfunction of the mucosal barrier is associated with increased gut permeability and development of multiple gastrointestinal diseases. Recent studies highlighted a critical…
The Role of Glutamine in the Complex Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Health: A Narrative Review
Abstract The scientific literature has demonstrated that glutamine is one of the main beneficial amino acids. It plays an important role in gut microbiota and immunity. This paper provides a critical overview of experimental studies (in vitro, in vivo, and…