{"product_id":"prairie-naturals-l-glutamine-powder-200g","title":"Prairie Naturals L-Glutamine Powder, Amino Acid for Recovery and Gut Health, 200g","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrairie Naturals L-Glutamine Powder Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, and the interesting thing about it is who uses it. Muscle stores the bulk of it, but the cells lining the small intestine consume it faster than almost any other tissue — enterocytes run on glutamine as their preferred fuel. That is why one amino acid ends up in both the sports aisle and the gut-health aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is classed as conditionally essential, meaning the body normally makes enough but demand can outstrip supply under stress: heavy training loads, illness, injury, or periods of poor intake. In those windows the body pulls glutamine out of muscle to supply the gut and the immune system, which is the argument for supplementing when training volume is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrairie Naturals keeps it to one ingredient: pure L-glutamine powder, unflavoured, 200 g. It dissolves in water without flavour, so it mixes into anything — a shake, juice, or plain water. Prairie Naturals has been formulating in British Columbia since 1993, and the sports line carries the same standard as the rest of the range: no artificial colours, no artificial sweeteners, no fillers padding the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Prairie Naturals L-Glutamine Powder Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits people training at high volume who want recovery support, and equally people working on gut health, where glutamine is a common first step. Because it is unflavoured and single-ingredient it also fits into an existing stack without complicating anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a muscle builder in the way protein or creatine are, and it will not do much if your training load is moderate and you eat adequate protein — ordinary diet covers glutamine well in normal conditions. Anyone with liver or kidney disease should speak to a practitioner before taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrairie Naturals L-Glutamine Powder Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Single-Ingredient L-Glutamine\u003c\/strong\u003e — No fillers, flavours or sweeteners — just the amino acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Muscle Recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Demand rises with training load, which is when supplementation is most useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel for the Intestinal Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enterocytes use glutamine as their preferred fuel source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditionally Essential\u003c\/strong\u003e — The body normally makes enough, but heavy stress, training or illness can outstrip supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnflavoured and Mixable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dissolves without taste into water, juice or a protein shake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Immune Function\u003c\/strong\u003e — Immune cells also draw on glutamine, particularly under physiological stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200g, Around 40 Servings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roughly six weeks at one 5 g scoop daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-prairie-naturals-l-glutamine-powder-200g\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Prairie Naturals L-Glutamine Powder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA single-ingredient powder of pure L-glutamine, unflavoured, 200 g per tub.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOne 5 g scoop daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Some people take it post-training, others on an empty stomach for gut support.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is glutamine used for gut health?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe cells lining the small intestine use glutamine as their primary fuel, which is why it appears in gut protocols as often as in sports ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Do I need it if I eat enough protein?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eProbably not under normal conditions. It becomes useful when training volume is high, during illness or injury, or when intake is restricted.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does conditionally essential mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe body can synthesise it under normal circumstances, but under physiological stress demand can exceed what it produces, making dietary intake matter.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why do enterocytes prefer glutamine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe cells lining the intestine turn over rapidly and use glutamine directly as an energy substrate rather than relying on glucose.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it help immune function?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eImmune cells also consume glutamine at high rates, particularly under stress, which is the basis of its association with immune support.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMix one 5 g scoop into water, juice or a shake, once daily. It is unflavoured so it will not affect the taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eConsult a practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or take medication.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place with the lid closed. Keep the scoop in the tub and keep moisture out — powders clump when they get damp.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prairie Naturals","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ Unflavoured","offer_id":47583798329515,"sku":"762535","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/762535.jpg?v=1786210075","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/prairie-naturals-l-glutamine-powder-200g","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}