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glutamine
This term is used primarily in biochemical, medical, and athletic contexts. It refers to a specific amino acid essential for protein synthesis and cellular function, particularly within the immune system and the gastrointestinal tract.
In a commercial or fitness context, it is frequently discussed as a dietary supplement. Because it is a chemical compound, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun; one does not refer to "glutamines" when discussing the substance in a general sense, but rather to "levels of glutamine" or "glutamine supplements."
Meanings
Examples
Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body.
I should start taking a glutamine supplement to help with muscle recovery.
The researcher analyzed the levels of glutamine in the skeletal muscle tissue.
Does this protein powder contain added glutamine?
Glutamine serves as a primary fuel source for cells in the gut.
Maybe adding some glutamine to my post-workout shake will reduce soreness.
The synthesis of glutamine is catalyzed by the enzyme glutamine synthetase.
Severe trauma can lead to a rapid depletion of glutamine stores in the body.
I wonder if glutamine actually improves intestinal permeability.
I wonder if glutamine actually improves intestinal permeability.