Think creatine and protein are the only essentials for your gym bag? Nutritionists say ignoring glutamine might be the reason ...

In this double-blind placebo-controlled randomized investigation, we assessed the tolerability of glutamine in older adults recruited from three daycare centers. The relevance of studying glutamine ...

Glutamine supports immune function and recovery during severe illness. It helps maintain a healthy intestinal lining and gut bacteria. Glutamine may lower heart disease risk by controlling blood sugar ...

Dry skin happens year-round, but it’s particularly bad in the winter months. If you’re looking to hydrate your complexion, there are two moisturizing ingredients that get the job done. But when it ...

They turned to the amino acid glutamine, because it is the most abundant amino acid in the blood. Glutamine is naturally synthesized in the body and can also be consumed from all animal protein ...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of vegetable peptones (pea, wheat, and soy) as substitutes for fetal bovine serum in stem cell cultures derived from ...

The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and transmitting visual information to ...

Retinal images from mice with (right) or without glutaminase. Photoreceptors are metabolically dependent on glutamine for their growth and survival. The retina places a large energy demand on the body ...

Ascorbic acid and citric acid can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially citrus. They are often confused with one another because of their similar names and origins. However, while ...

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Tokyo, Japan – Across the world the demand for meat is growing, despite associated environmental and animal welfare costs. Although lab-grown – or cultured – meat could be part of the answer, ...