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L-Glutamine
Also known as: L-Glutamine, Glutamine peptides
Conditionally essential amino acid. Supports gut health and immune function, less for muscle.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Daily target & upper limit
5 g / dayL-Glutamine has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
L-Glutamine dosage reference →Primary uses
- Gut health
- Immune support
- Recovery
How it works
- Most abundant amino acid
- Fuel for gut cells and immune cells
- Depleted by stress and exercise
Dosage
- Typical range
- 5-10g daily
- Timing
- Post-workout or before bed
- With food
- Either
- Duration
- During heavy training or gut issues
- Special populations
- Gut issues, heavy training, immune stress
Forms
- Powder
- Capsule
Safety
Common side effects
- Generally well tolerated
Contraindications
- Liver disease (caution)
- Kidney disease (caution)
Products containing L-Glutamine
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list L-Glutamine on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Good for gut/immune, less for muscle (unless deficient)
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
Cited research for L-Glutamine
Clinical studies referenced across Formulate guides that mention l-glutamine. Each links to the full study page with PubMed source + the guides that cite it.
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