glutamine
Protein building block
Glutamine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein.
The body produces it naturally, but it's also available as a dietary supplement.
Athletes and bodybuilders take glutamine for muscle recovery: I add glutamine powder to my post-workout shake.
It plays a role in immune function and gut health, making it popular in clinical nutrition.
Protein's molecular subunit
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- amideCarbonyl-nitrogen functional group
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
precursor · neurotransmitter · ammonia · citric acid cycle · mitochondria · alpha-ketoglutarate · transamination
Assembling amino acid chains
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- muscle repairRecovery of damaged fibers
- skeletal muscleVoluntary movement tissue
tissue repair · exercise · resistance training · anabolism · muscle wasting · post-workout · muscle protein · muscle growth
Compromised bowel lining
- digestive healthGastrointestinal system condition
- IBSIntestinal motility disorder
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
Fine dry particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- protein shakeBlended supplement drink
- sports nutritionDiet optimized for athletes
bodybuilding · fitness · post-workout · recovery drink · bioavailability · fermented · pharmaceutical grade · immune support
Potentially fatal health condition
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- immune functionBody's defensive capability
- wound healingRestoration after injury
amino acid
Protein's molecular subunit
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- amideCarbonyl-nitrogen functional group
nitrogen · precursor · neurotransmitter · ammonia · citric acid cycle · mitochondria · alpha-ketoglutarate · transamination
protein synthesis
Assembling amino acid chains
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- muscle repairRecovery of damaged fibers
skeletal muscle · tissue repair · exercise · resistance training · anabolism · muscle wasting · post-workout · muscle protein · muscle growth · leucine
leaky gut
Compromised bowel lining
- digestive healthGastrointestinal system condition
- IBSIntestinal motility disorder
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
powder
Fine dry particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- protein shakeBlended supplement drink
sports nutrition · bodybuilding · fitness · post-workout · recovery drink · bioavailability · fermented · pharmaceutical grade · immune support
critical illness
Potentially fatal health condition
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- immune functionBody's defensive capability
wound healing · cachexia · sepsis · ICU
- glutamate signaling
- Sports Nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, carbs, electrolytes, hydration
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- BiomoleculesDNA, protein, RNA, enzyme, mRNA
- amino acidsalanine, arginine, asparagine, cysteine, glycine
- metabolitespyruvate, lactate, glucose, citrate, acetyl-CoA
glutamineglutamate
Excitatory neural transmitter
ammonia · urea · alpha-ketoglutarate · aspartate · asparagine
glutamineleucine
Essential branched-chain amino acid
lysine · tryptophan · phenylalanine · methionine · essential amino acids
glutaminevitamin
Essential organic nutrient
vitamin C · vitamin B12 · mineral · lipid · carbohydrate