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L-Glutamine

MODERATE EVIDENCEAmino AcidLast updated

SCAN DOSE SUMMARY

Primary fuel for enterocytes (gut lining cells) and immune cells. 5-15g/day for gut repair. NOT effective for muscle building at any dose. The real use: gut permeability repair, IBS symptom improvement, immune support during heavy training. Conditionally essential during stress, trauma, or GI disease. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*

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