How to Increase Glutamate

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body. It supports the cells in the intestinal tract and the immune system while improving the synthesis of protein. Bodybuilders try to increase their glutamine levels to aid in the conversion of protein to muscle mass. Because cancer patients often have lower levels of glutamine, doctor's believe that supplementing natural glutamine production could aid in treatment. The stress from trauma causes the body to produce cortisol, which reduces the glutamine levels. Consequently, supplementing glutamine can aid in wound and burn recovery.

Things You'll Need

• Glutamine supplements

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Instructions

• 1

  Increase consumption of meat. Animal products like eggs, pork, beef and chicken are ideal sources of glutamine. They are also good sources of protein so they aid in recovery from body trauma.

• 2

  Eat more dairy products. Milk, yogurt, cottage cheese and ricotta cheese are all good sources of glutamine.

• 3

  Add more raw vegetables to your diet. Vegetarians and vegans can increase glutamine levels by eating raw spinach, cabbage and parsley.

• 4

  Consume oats and wheat germ. Both contain high quantities of glutamine.

• 5

  Take a commercially available l-glutamine supplement. Vitamin, health-food and bodybuilding stores sell glutamine supplements in powder, tablet and liquid forms. Do not add the powder to hot beverages because the heat will destroy the glutamine.