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Most abundant amino acid. Fuel for gut lining and immune cells. Precursor to glutamate and GABA.

Key Information

Supports
Gut integrity, Immune function
Converts To
Glutamate, GABA
Depleted By
Stress, Intense exercise, Illness
Conditional
Becomes essential under stress
Functions
Gut barrier integrity, immune cell fuel, ammonia transport
Conversion
To glutamate via glutaminase

Connected Pathways

Glutamate

Neurotransmitters

Excitatory neurotransmitter. Precursor to GABA. Component of glutathione.

Tight Junctions

Processes

Seals between gut cells controlling permeability.

IgA

Processes

Immunoglobulin A - mucosal antibody in bile, saliva, gut. Protects surfaces from pathogens.

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