Glutamine Deficiency
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Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, so the body can make enough of its own, but if a deficiency occurs, the following are the only people who may experience it:
- People on low protein diets
People who are on low protein diets may become deficient not just in glutamine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if their protein intake is not sufficient. - Strict vegans and vegetarians
Some really strict vegans and vegetarians may become deficient not just in glutamine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if they are not combining their foods correctly to get the correct balance of protein and amino acids. - Weight loss associated with terminal illness
People who are experiencing a terminal illness have been found to have lowered levels of glutamine in their body due to the disease's overwhelmingly adverse effect on the DNA and the immune system.
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, so the body can make enough of its own, but a deficiency can occur
Glutamine Deficiency Symptoms
Symptoms of glutamine deficiency include:
- Diarrhea
- Ulceration of the mucous membranes (esp gastrointestinal)
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical practitioner to determine if glutamine supplementation is required.