Glutamine supplementation and gut barrier and mucosal immune function: a systematic review
Perna S, Alalwan TA, Alaali Z, Alnashaba T, Gasparri C, Infantino V
Published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Methodology
Systematic review of clinical trials of glutamine supplementation on intestinal permeability, mucosal integrity and immune markers.
Key Findings
Glutamine improved intestinal permeability markers in catabolic and stressed patients, with little effect in healthy adults.
Conclusions
Glutamine supports mucosal barrier function under physiological stress but not routinely in healthy people.
Limitations
Populations heterogeneous; permeability assays vary.
Supplements Studied
Glutamine improved intestinal permeability markers in catabolic and stressed patients
Outcomes Measured
Glutamine improved intestinal permeability markers in catabolic and stressed patients, with little effect in healthy adults
Glutamine improved intestinal permeability markers in catabolic and stressed patients, with little effect in healthy adults.
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