The Solgar L-Glutamine 500mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 500mg of L-glutamine in free form per phytocapsule. Free form means that the amino acid is not bound to a peptide or protein, but exists as a single molecule. The package contains 50 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to add a specific, measurable amount of L-glutamine to their diet, active people with a systematic training program, and those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet and are looking for amino acids without gelatin capsules.
L-glutamine belongs to the so-called non-essential amino acids, that is, those that the human body can synthesize on its own, mainly in the skeletal muscles. Despite this classification, it is the most abundant free amino acid in plasma and muscle tissue, and participates in nitrogen transport between organs. In the literature it is often described as conditionally essential, in the sense that in situations of increased metabolic demand, endogenous production may not meet the demand.
This is exactly the point that has attracted research interest. Intense and prolonged physical exercise, periods of limited food intake or increased physical load are associated with a drop in glutamine levels in plasma. Research is examining what this drop means and whether supplemental intake makes a difference, but findings have not yet led to an approved health claim by the EFSA. Therefore, in the following text we describe what glutamine is and what the manufacturer says, without attributing a specific effect to the product.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, glutamine is described as the most common amino acid, found in large quantities in the muscles, and the formulation is positioned as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. L-glutamine does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains the subject of research, so in our own description we do not adopt an effect claim.
This is a single-component formulation, without vitamins or minerals in the composition. Its value is therefore determined by the form of the amino acid, the dose per unit and the purity of the formula.
The free form is the simplest way to take a single amino acid, without being accompanied by the other protein chains of a food. The 500mg dose per phytocapsule leaves room for adjustment, since the daily intake doubles with the second capsule without needing another product. The shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose replaces gelatin of animal origin, and Solgar states that the formulation contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, nor preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. It carries Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Kosher labels.
It suits adults with systematic exercise, especially resistance or endurance training, who want to include glutamine in their dietary routine. It is also of interest to those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, as glutamine-rich foods are often of animal origin. It also suits people who avoid gluten or lactose and carefully check labels, as well as those who prefer a single-component formulation instead of a complex amino acid blend.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment. If you experience persistent digestive discomfort or another symptom, the first step is to discuss it with a doctor.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: L-glutamine (free form) 500mg.
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (phytocapsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid magnesium, vegetable stearic acid.
Free of: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy. Free of preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, lactose free.
Form: Phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: 1 to 2 phytocapsules per day, preferably with water or juice between meals.
With one phytocapsule per day the package of 50 phytocapsules lasts for about 50 days, while with two phytocapsules it lasts for about 25 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, especially kidney or liver insufficiency, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
It means that the amino acid is not bound to a peptide chain, but exists as a single molecule inside the capsule.
Each phytocapsule contains 500mg of L-glutamine, so with two capsules the daily intake reaches 1000mg.
The instructions suggest taking it between meals, with water or juice, without specifying a particular time.
From 25 to 50 days, depending on whether you take two or one phytocapsule per day.
The capsule provides a stable, measured dose of 500mg and is easy to carry, while the powder allows for larger but less precise doses.
Yes. The shell is of plant origin and the product carries Vegan and Vegetarian labels, without gluten and lactose.
No. The manufacturer's statement excludes sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten and dairy.
* The L-glutamine does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims to benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: L-glutamine (free form) 500mg.
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (phytocapsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid magnesium, vegetable stearic acid.
Free of: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy. Free of preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, lactose free.
Form: Phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: 1 to 2 phytocapsules daily, preferably with water or juice between meals.
With one phytocapsule per day the pack of 50 phytocapsules lasts for about 50 days, while with two phytocapsules for about 25 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, especially kidney or liver insufficiency, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
