Tag: Glutamine rebound

A 2019 study published in *Nutrients* demonstrated that moderate alcohol consumption significantly inhibited sodium-dependent glutamine absorption in intestinal epithelial cells, indicating a direct pathway for alcohol-related malnutrition.

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.

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, alcohol disrupts the delicate balance of neurotransmitters, and this includes significant effects on glutamine. This article explores what alcohol does to glutamine, impacting brain function, sleep, and overall health.