Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Glutamine

Glutamine is an essential amino acid for humans and a major energy source for cells in the body. It is important for muscle growth, wound healing, immune function and maintenance of gut health. Glutamine is also important for the synthesis of other amino acids, and it is a precursor for Glutathione, an important ant…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 17× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Glutamine is an essential amino acid for humans and a major energy source for cells in the body. It is important for muscle growth, wound healing, immune function and maintenance of gut health. Glutamine is also important for the synthesis of other amino acids, and it is a precursor for Glutathione, an important antioxidant. It can be taken as a supplement to boost muscle growth and recovery after exercise, as well as to improve overall health. Additionally, it has been found to be beneficial for individuals with certain health conditions, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Glutamine is an important nutrient for overall human health, and its supplementation can improve health in numerous ways.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 17 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Glutamine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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