Glutamine

Category:
Amino Acids

Type:
Non-Essential Amino Acids

Functions:
Aids in digestion, involved in muscle growth and repair (used sometimes for AIDS patients), involved in mental function as an energy source, involved in acid-base balance

Deficiencies:
None known

Toxicity:
Possible decrease of growth hormone, possibly interferes with acid-base balance in the body

Food Sources:
Raw parsley, spinach