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QUICK SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n

L-Glutamine?<\/span><\/span><\/span> is a complementary feed for dogs and cats with 450 mg L-glutamine per capsule. L-glutamine is an amino acid?<\/span><\/span><\/span> and an important fuel for the cells of the intestinal wall. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What’s in this supplement?<\/h2>\n

Each capsule contains 450 mg L-glutamine. The capsule shell is made of HPMC and is therefore plant-based. <\/p>\n

What does L-Glutamine do?<\/h2>\n

The cells of the intestinal wall are constantly replaced and require a lot of fuel and building blocks for this. L-glutamine is chosen for good intestinal function and supplements what the body produces itself. <\/p>\n

The biochemistry per ingredient<\/h2>\n

What is L-glutamine?<\/h3>\n

Glutamine is an amino acid, a building block of protein, and it is common in the blood. The body produces it itself, mainly in the muscles, and also obtains it from food. <\/p>\n

Fuel<\/h3>\n

The cells of the intestinal wall live for only a few days and are constantly replaced. These cells, as well as immune cells, use a lot of glutamine as an energy source. <\/p>\n

Building block<\/h3>\n

Glutamine provides nitrogen for the building blocks of DNA and RNA, which are needed for new cells. The body can also convert it into glutamate, one of the three building blocks of glutathione?<\/span><\/span><\/span>. <\/p>\n

Tight junctions<\/h3>\n

Intestinal cells are attached to each other with tight junctions?<\/span><\/span><\/span>, which you can think of as zippers between the cells. Research with intestinal cells shows that glutamine plays a role in building these zippers. <\/p>\n

How strong is this evidence?<\/strong> The metabolism of glutamine is well established. Data on tight junctions come mainly from trials with cells and animals. Specific data in healthy dogs and cats are limited. <\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
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Why give L-glutamine if the body produces it itself?<\/h3>\n

The body produces glutamine itself and also gets it from food. This supplement is an addition to that. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Is L-glutamine a liposomal product?<\/h3>\n

No. L-glutamine dissolves well in water and is therefore loose in the capsule. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the difference with glutamate?<\/h3>\n

Glutamine and glutamate are two different amino acids. The body can convert glutamine into glutamate. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When should I consult the vet first?<\/h3>\n

Consult first if your pet’s liver is not functioning properly, as ammonia is released during the breakdown of glutamine. Also consult in case of medication. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Why NGD Care L-Glutamine?<\/h2>\n
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Feature<\/th>\nNGD Care<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Form of administration<\/td>\nA capsule that you can give whole or open and mix with food.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human grade<\/td>\nWe use human-grade ingredients.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clean and green label<\/td>\nThe capsule is free from synthetic additives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Individual guidance<\/td>\nWould you like personal advice for your animal? This is possible via a consultation with Stefan Veenstra<\/a>. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Works well with<\/p>\n

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Glutathione<\/a><\/p>\n

L-glutamine can be converted into glutamate, one of the three building blocks of glutathione.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gut Support<\/a><\/p>\n

Gut Support also contains L-glutamine, alongside microorganisms, pectin?<\/span><\/span><\/span> and zinc carnosine?<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prebiotic Fibers<\/a><\/p>\n

Prebiotic fibers serve as food for gut bacteria. L-glutamine is a fuel for the cells of the intestinal wall. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Part of a protocol<\/p>\n

L-Glutamine is part of the Gut Support Protocol. A protocol is a schedule in which multiple supplements are given in a fixed order. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

View the protocol<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Scientific literature<\/h2>\n