Solgar L-Glutamine 1000 mg Tablets is one of Solgar?s premium-quality amino acid range products, containing L-Glutamine, an amino acid required by every muscle in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are needed in several internal functions of the body. They are classified as ?essential? or ?non-essential?, with essential amino acids meaning they cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplied in the diet to maintain good all-round health. Amino acids can be further used by the body to create hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, antibodies and nutrient carriers. A suboptimal intake of the essential amino acids increases the body?s need for the non-essential Amino Acids either through diet or supplementation. Foods that increase amino acid intake are meat, beans, cheese and eggs. L-Glutamine is the most common of the amino acids and is found in large amounts in your muscles. In fact, approximately 60% of the total amount of amino acid in the muscle is glutamine. It is classified as a non-essential amino acid (e.g. it can be made in the body), but, as it provides fuel to your muscles, in certain situations the demand for glutamine increases and our body is not able to produce sufficient amounts. For example, during intense exercise, glutamine stores are depleted because the body is placed under stress and muscles and tendons require more of this amino acid. In this case, to minimize breakdown of muscle, glutamine needs to be obtained from the diet or through supplementation. Natural sources of glutamine are grass-fed beef, wild caught fish, cottage cheese, asparagus and broccoli. Even if you make sure that you include glutamine rich foods in your diet, or even by topping up your glutamine levels from using whey powder, it can still be beneficial to take a supplement. Solgar L-Glutamine 1000 mg comes in a 1-2 tablets daily dosage. All Solgar products meet our industry recognized ?Gold Standard? for excellence. Made using naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947, Solgar is your perfect supplement to good health - 98% of Solgar consumers recommend the brand* *Global Praxis online shopper survey 2017, which included 3,882 VMS consumers. Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.IngredientsL-Glutamine (Free Form), Bulking Agents: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, Anti-caking Agents: vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, Glazing Agents: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, vegetable glycerin (from Palm Kernel Oil and Coconut Oil), Cross-Linked Cellulose Gum.DirectionsAs a food supplement for adults, one (1) to two (2) tablets daily, between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed directions for use. Storage Information: Store at room temperatureSafety WarningIf you are pregnant, nursing, taking anymedications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitionerbefore taking this product.**Long term intakes of this amount ofvitamin B6 may lead to mild tinglingand numbness Food Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Store out of the reach of young children.Box ContainsGlass jar containing 60 TabletsManufacturer Contact InformationSolgar UK, Beggars Lane, Aldbury, Tring, Herts HP23 5PT