NOW Foods L-Glutamine Powder, 1 lb. Features : Now Foods Glutamine is involved in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance (an anabolic state) and also aids rapidly growing cells (immune system lymphocytes and intestinal cell enterocytes). Now Foods Glutamine is a regulator of acid-base balance and a nitrogen transporter. A growing body of evidence suggests that during certain stressful times, the body may require more glutamine than it can produce. Under these circumstances glutamine may be considered a conditionally essential amino acid. Now Foods L-Glutamine is involved in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance (an anabolic state) and also aids rapidly growing cells (immune system lymphocytes and intestinal cell enterocytes). Now Foods Glutathione also acts as an antioxidant that acts to prevent oxidative stress in most cells and help to trap free radicals that can damage DNA and RNA, Milk Thistle Extract and Alpha Lipoic Acid are included to enhance Now Foods Glutathione's liver supporting properties. Now Foods Glutamine has recently been the focus of much scientific interest. Now Foods Glutamine is involved in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance (an anabolic state) and also aids rapidly growing cells (immune system lymphocytes and intestinal cell enterocytes). Now Foods Glutamine is a regulator of acid-base balance and a nitrogen transporter. A growing body of evidence suggests that during certain stressful times, the body may require more glutamine than it can produce. Under these circumstances glutamine may be considered a conditionally essential amino acid. Ingredients: L-Glutamine (Free-Form).Contains no: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Direction: As a dietary supplement, take 1/4 level tsp. in juice, preferably between meals, 1-3 times daily. Safety Warning: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed. Supplement Facts: Now Sports L-Glutamine Powder - 1 lb. Supplement FactsServing Size: 1 Rounded Teaspoon (5 g)Servings Per Container: 90Amount Per Serving %DVL-Glutamine (Free-Form)5000 mg**Daily Value Not Established Contains no: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Legal Statement: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our shipping: Most orders paid by 11 am (EST) ship the same day. Holidays add one day.