Tag: Glutamine depletion

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, but certain physiological events can cause its rapid depletion. Understanding what depletes glutamine in the body is crucial for maintaining optimal immune function, gut health, and muscle mass, especially during periods of high stress.

Chronic alcohol use is known to cause malnutrition, not just from poor diet but also from its direct impact on nutrient absorption and synthesis. The relationship between alcohol and the amino acid glutamine is particularly complex, involving both suppression of production and inhibition of absorption.

L-glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body, with normal plasma concentrations between 550 and 750 μmol/L. Understanding what depletes L-glutamine is crucial for maintaining metabolic balance, immune function, gut health, and proper tissue repair.