Glutamine to Repair a Leaky Gut
August 28, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Leaky Gut Syndrome
If you suffer from Candida it is quite likely that you are being effected by leaky gut syndrome. This is one of the most 
dangerous symptoms of Candida. It occurs when the Candida fungi overproduces due to a lack of good bacteria in the intestines. Some of the symptoms of leaky gut syndrome include diarrhea, constipation, bloating, swelling especially when exposed to odors, headaches, irritable moods, and a general lack of focus. The symptoms are similar to that of candida but more severe.
Glutamine and Leaky Gut Syndrome
If you believe you are suffering from leaky gut syndrome, a diet rich in glutamine can help. Glutamine is an amino acid that is found in many foods which contain protein. Glutamine helps the body to build mucosa, the lining of the intestinal track. By providing your body with glutamine, you are giving your body the building blocks it needs to repair the damage done to your digestive system. Glutamine also stops the transfer of toxic material from the intestines into the bloodstream. Research has proven that a glutamine enriched diet helps build up the walls of the digestive track. L-Glutamine is also suggested by doctors to people that have had surgery in order to promote a speedy recovery.
Benefits of Glutamine
61% of skeletal muscle is made from glutamine. From this statistic it is easy to see why glutamine is important to your overall health, not just your intestines. If you decide to take a glutamine supplement, you will likely find that your overall health and stamina improves as well.
A diet high in protein can increase the amount of glutamine in your system. Foods including chicken, beef, fish, milk, cabbage, nuts, and eggs are all high in glutamine. Including these foods in your diet is a good first step to repairing leaky gut syndrome. Make sure that each meal you have includes a source of glutamine. For instance, you could have eggs at breakfast, a chicken salad at lunch, and then beef at dinner served with leafy green vegetables.
Glutamine Supplements and Glutamine Powder
While it would be great if we could all get the nutrition we require from our diet, this isn’t always possible. Adding some supplements can make a huge difference to your digestive health. Glutamine is available in health food stores in both a capsule and powder form. The powder form is highly recommended as it is easier to get the high amounts of glutamine required to repair a leaky gut this way. As a guide you would need to consume between 2-5 grams of glutamine a day to help alleviate leaky gut syndrome.
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