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Okay - I understand. I have seen reports that suggest l-glutamine is helpful as an amino acid supplement for extreme sports such as body building. However, the research literature has mixed indications about that too.

The complementary medicine group at the University of Maryland suggest that l-glutamine supplement may be helpful for IBD and other things. However, even they say the evidence about its use with IBD is inconclusive.

They summarize the use of l-glutamine as follows "Adequate amounts of glutamine are generally obtained through diet alone because the body is also able to make glutamine on its own. Certain medical conditions, including injuries, surgery, infections, and prolonged stress, can deplete glutamine levels, however. In these cases, glutamine supplementation may be helpful."

One thing that is for certain l-glutamin is safe to use even in doses as high as 15 grams per day. It sure cannot hurt to take it if you feel it gives you some benefits. It just is not evident in the research literature that there is a benefit to taking l-glutamine supplements.

Good Luck

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