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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 30 MIN

978 - L-Glutamine for Gut Health, Immunity, Brain & Muscle

from Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare · host Dr. Ruscio, DC

L-Glutamine stands as one of the most powerful amino acids for optimizing gut health, muscle function, immune and brain health. It's a common solution for leaky gut, but overall can enhance the improvement of other therapies. In this episode, I'll dive into the benefits of l-glutamine, the best food sources, and effective protocols for different conditions.    ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ 📖Gut reset guide: https://drruscio.com/guides/get-gut-reset-guide/   💊 L - Glutamine Supplements: L-Glutamine Powder: https://store.drruscio.com/products/glutamine-powder Gut Rebuild Nutrients Powder: https://store.drruscio.com/products/gut-rebuild-nutrients-powder-chocolate   👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️This Leaky Gut Diet Fixes the Root Cause of Poor Gut Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wk9GaT2mtw ➡️The 4 MOST Effective Leaky Gut Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1ezm3d0JQ ➡️A Simple & Effective Leaky Gut Repair Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5en_twP8DcE ➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1   And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   👇Read these next 👇 ➡️How To Heal Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-leaky-gut/ ➡️Best Vitamins for Gut Health: How to Support Your Gut Microbiome: https://drruscio.com/vitamins-for-gut-health/ ➡️8 Best Microbiome Supplements for a Happier, Healthier Gut: https://drruscio.com/best-microbiome-supplements/ ➡️ Probiotics and 5 Other Leaky Gut Supplements to Help You Heal: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-supplements/   📌Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:47 Are you getting enough glutamine?  03:59 Gut benefits 11;53 Immune benefits 15:38 Brain benefits 17:29 Muscle benefits 19:40 Recommended protocol 21:49 Adverse effects   Featured Studies  📉Glutamine in the Complex Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31652531/ 📉Glutamine Supplementation in Human Exercise and Sport Training: https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(22)09697-3/fulltext 📉Dietary glutamine supplements for postinfectious IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30108163/ 📉Glutamine Supplementation Enhances the Effects of a Low FODMAP Diet in IBS Management: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34977110/ 📉Glutamine supplementation on IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33745622/ 📉Glutamine metabolism & optimal immune and CNS function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36285520/ 📉Therapeutic benefits of glutamine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28529738/ 📉Glutamine on Immune Function & Post-Operative Complications of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34938760/ 📉Supplementation of L-glutamine enhanced mucosal immunity & improved hormonal status of combat-sport athletes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38193521/ 📉Glutamine supplementation on athletic performance, body composition, and immune function: https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614%2818%2930173-0/abstract 📉Glutamine-to-glutamate ratio in the nucleus accumbens predicts effort-based motivated performance in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32688366/ 📉Oral cystine and glutamine on exercise-induced changes in gastrointestinal permeability and damage markers in young men: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-022-02806-1 📉Glutamine supplementation on gut permeability in adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39397201/ 📉Glutamine and whey protein improve intestinal permeability and morphology in patients with Crohn's disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22038507/ 📉Albendazole therapy and enteric parasites in United States-bound refugees: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22512482/ 📉Glutamine metabolism and optimal immune and CNS function: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society/article/glutamine-metabolism-and-optimal-immune-and-cns-function/97AFF4279394640023BE5F9D6635A8C3 📉Glutamine supplementation on serum levels of some inflammatory factors, oxidative stress, and appetite in COVID-19 patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34709541/ 📉DIetary supplements on markers of exercise-associated gut damage and permeability: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35417467/   Follow Me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRuscio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drruscio/   DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

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