Glutamine For Arthritis Pain

Glutamine is an amino acid found in beef, pork, poultry, milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, raw spinach, raw parsley and cabbage. Glutamine supplements help with pain associated with arthritis, but are not a common treatment.

Amino Acids

• Glutamine is an amino acid consumed in the diet and works in combination with glucose and glucosamine in cell regeneration and digestive tract protection.

Treatments

• Glutamine is often given intravenously by a doctor in surgery or in cases of trauma to prevent infection. Ask your physician if this type of supplement could help with your arthritis.

NSAIDs

• Overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications such as Advil or Motrin to treat arthritis pain can cause stomach ulcers. Glutamine supports proper digestion and heals damage from anti-inflammatory drugs.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate

• Take glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate combined with glutamine to protect joints and tissues damaged by arthritis. The effect of the combined supplements builds over time.

Warning

• Glutamine supplements should be taken with cold foods. Do not take them if you have shellfish allergies.