Glutamine Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the major problems suffered by people today due to mental and physical reasons also. Even though anxiety is basically a psychological process, it also has its physical impacts and leads to various kinds of health problems. Anxiety is a disorder that leads to various kinds of health problems and in this reference the consumption of Glutamine is beneficial to combat anxiety. Basically Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, which means that the body has the potential to produce it.

This is stored mainly in the muscles but it has been found in the liver, lungs, brain and blood. About 60 percent of glutamine available in the body is found in the while the extra glutamine is stored in the muscles and the lungs. This stored glutamine is then used as a source of fuel for cells, mainly in the intestinal tract and improving the immunity system. Glutamine also helps to regulate PH levels off the blood and if this rises then Glutamine can be broken down to glutamate and ammonia.

It has been seen that exercises of the intestine can deplete glutamine levels by 35-50 percent and when these exercises are being done then the glutamine level drops in the blood. Usually these reserves are depleted in 4-6 hours but they may also take up to 24 hours to fully recover. Glutamine is released in the bloodstream through breaking down muscle tissue and releasing the glutamine, which is usually a process that bodybuilders avoid as it leads to strain on the muscles makes you lose both muscle and strength.

Glutamine has properties which makes it a conditionally essential amino acid since it gives the body to synthesize itself and also because it can be manufactured in the body. This manufacturing takes place under extreme physical or emotional stress but the demand for glutamine exceeds the body's ability produce it. But unlike the glutamic acid, glutamine had the capability for crossing the blood-brain barrier easily, and reaches the central nervous system or the CNS for use. This glutamine has been considered as a potential source for energy and related high energy activities.

There are various kinds of exercise and projects, which require concentrated thinking and memory and thus they are ideal for supplying both the body and brain with required energy. There have also been able to solve other health related problems due to inadequate production of this glutamine and this happens when the L-glutamine, vital for removing excess ammonia, which is a common waste product in the body, is produced. This also enhances the immune system and those who are sensitive to gluten can use glutamine without the problems.

Glutamine has been considered as a natural anti-anxiety supplement, which helps the mind to relax without causing the side effects that have been associated with tranquilizers. The mind is toned down and relaxed through the production of this glutamine along with focus on helping the mind relax and concentrate on rejuvenation instead. This is done without the person being sedated, as it is in the case of tranquilizers and other related sedatives.

• John Palsson
• 19/12/2008, 7:21 PM
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