Gas Bloat, diarrhea or Gas Bloat constipation is a very common problem in America. It usually comes from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), now felt to be Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). The condition is due to an overgrowth of bacteria in our small bowel. Gut lining inflammation destroys the protective mucous layer of the small bowel which allows for bacteria to attach to the lining where they don’t belong. Bacteria lead to more inflammation producing openings within the small bowel lining creating an entry way to our small bowel cells (Enterocytes).

This invasion leads to enterocyte inflammation and damage. Tight junctions between the cells are destroyed allowing a pathway for the bacteria to enter the body. To prevent bacteria from entering, the body produces massive fluid in the region to flush the bacteria. This is known as “Leaky Gut”. The amount of inflammation produced by the bacteria is tremendous and travels throughout our body increasing the ageing process and chronic disease!

L-Glutamine is the most abundant essential amino acid protein

in the body. L-Glutamine’s importance in the body is unparalleled. Inflammation is toxic to the body leading to faster aging and chronic diseases. Inflammation is unhealthy for our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health. L-Glutamine supplementation lessens pro-inflammatory signaling pathways which lowers inflammation.

L-Glutamine is made mainly by our muscles. As we age our muscles atrophy so we need to consume more. During exercise and during times of inflammation we need to consume more.

L-Glutamine’s function also includes a powerful healing property for the small bowel cells (Enterocytes).

L-Glutamine is the fuel or food for the enterocytes (small bowel cells) which leads to their growth or proliferation (healing).

L-Glutamine fuels the Enterocytes so they can heal and grow. L-Glutamine also regulates tight junction proteins which closes the gaps between enterocytes. This leads to protection against bacteria and viruses entering the body. The crypts have stem cells which transform into goblet cells which make the mucous which lines the small intestine. Therefore, there is a healing (enterocytes) and sealing (mucous layer small bowel) to allow for proper function and eliminate inflammation.

Furthermore, L-Glutamine also helps prevent premature cell death (apoptosis). Small bowel cells die and regenerate every 4-5 days. With inflammation cell death happens more quickly and new cell turn over is less. L-Glutamine reverses this process.

Muscle Recovery – When performing strenuous exercise, L-Glutamine is reduced as the muscles use the L-Glutamine for fuel for recovery. Supplementing with L-Glutamine after exercise has been shown to help reduce muscle soreness and improve muscle function.

Take care of your entire body’s mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health by lowering inflammation in the body including gastrointestinal inflammation. Improve muscle function and whole body health.

Add Proctologist Preferred L-Glutamine to your daily diet for a healthier you.