Cabot Health Glutamine Powder Pure 175g contains an incredible 5 grams of L-glutamine per teaspoon. L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is an important building block of protein. The small intestine use L-glutamine as its major fuel source to promote healing. Glutamine may repair the intestinal lining in those with leaky gut, food sensitives and inflammatory bowel disease. In cases of leaky gut i.e. intestinal permeability-there are gaps between the cells of the intestinal lining that can allow toxins and food particles to leak through, causing inflammation. L-glutamine may help to bridge the gaps between the cells to strengthen the gut lining. When L-glutamine is taken around the time of exercise, it can help to fuel muscle cells to reduce muscle fatigue and can improve muscle recovery. L-glutamine has been shown to stimulate muscle growth and repair, particularly in cases of muscle wasting. Glutamine Pure may help those who exercise regularly to boost performance. When the body gets an injury such as a burn, it releases cortisol, the stress hormone into the body. Cortisol can deplete L-glutamine stores and could increase the risk of infection. L-glutamine helps to form glutathione, the most powerful antioxidant in the body. L-glutamine is required for the liver detoxification pathways and helps to support the removal of toxins and waste products from the body. This amino acid could be used as part of a detox regime.