L-Glutamine (Capsules)

500 mg

Gut Health · Muscle Repair

Non-GMO

Supports digestive function during elevated metabolic strain
Bolsters immune health after intense physical stress
Helps muscle repair for faster postworkout recovery
Replenishes plasma levels depleted by exhaustive exertion
Made in our certified cGMP facility and tested in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory

Where to Buy

New Roots Herbal products are carried by 1,013 retail locations across Canada.

Find a store near you

SKU: 0865

UPC: 6-28747-10865-2

NPN: 80010311 (Health Canada Natural Product Number)

Categories: Amino Acids and Proteins, Digestive Health, Muscle Support, Sport Nutrition

ʟ‑Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body, serving as a vital building block for immune, digestive, and muscle health. These 500 mg vegetable capsules provide targeted support for the gastrointestinal lining and immune function following periods of physical stress. They effectively assist in muscle-cell repair and can be scaled up to a 9 g daily dose to meet the high metabolic demands of intensive weight training.

Versatile Support for Cellular Health and Physical Recovery

ʟ‑Glutamine serves as a fundamental fuel source for rapidly dividing cells, specifically targeting the health of the immune system and the gastrointestinal lining. It plays a critical role in maintaining intestinal barrier function and reducing permeability following periods of metabolic or physical stress. As the body’s most abundant and versatile free amino acid, it is necessary for the healthy proliferation of both immune and epithelial cells.

While skeletal muscle acts as the primary reservoir for ʟ‑glutamine, it can become conditionally essential during instances of intense exercise or significant physical trauma. When systemic demand for glutamine exceeds the muscles’ ability to synthesize it, the body may release stored amino acids, leading to muscle catabolism (muscle breakdown). Targeted supplementation helps maintain intracellular concentrations to minimize this breakdown and support the body’s natural muscle-cell repair and recovery processes.

Signs your body could use ʟ‑glutamine

Digestive issues following periods of physical stress
Immune-system strain following intense exertion
Slowed recovery after bouts of intense physical training
Delayed muscle-cell repair after exercise
Decreased strength following physical stress

Fueling Cellular Repair and Recovery

ʟ‑Glutamine provides critical fuel for lymphocytes and the epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal system. During physical exertion, plasma glutamine levels drop, triggering the release of stored amino acids from muscle tissue. Supplementing with oral ʟ‑glutamine helps restore these levels, supporting gut-barrier integrity while providing the necessary substrates for protein synthesis and muscle-cell repair.

Who can benefit from ʟ‑Glutamine

Individuals who prefer a capsule format rather than powder
Adults looking to support their digestive-system health after illness or injury
People undergoing periods of significant physical stress
Those seeking to assist their body with natural muscle-cell repair and recovery
Athletes and active individuals performing prolonged or intensive exercise

Get the most out of ʟ‑Glutamine

Get morning light exposure

Exposure to natural morning sunlight helps synchronize your internal clock, which is essential for optimizing overnight cellular repair and immune function.

Reconsider your recovery routine

Utilise short periods of cold-water exposure after intense exertion to help regulate the body’s natural inflammatory response and support tissue resilience.

Eat mindfully

Chew food thoroughly until it reaches a liquid consistency to decrease the mechanical burden on the digestive tract and improve nutrient absorption.

Directions of Use

Adults: Take 4 capsules three times daily with a meal or as directed by your health-care practitioner. For weight training: Adults: Take 3 capsules up to six times (9 g) daily.

Warnings

Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.

Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are following a low-protein diet or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients

Each vegetable capsule contains:
ʟ‑Glutamine	500 mg
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.

Product ingredients listed here refer to our most recent production runs. Improvements to formulas and access to particular raw materials may create instances whereby ingredients on our web differ from ingredients in finished products available at retail. Always refer to ingredients, directions of use, and warnings on the label of the product you have on hand to ensure it is right for you.

Code: V0100-R2

Frequently Asked Questions

They serve as a vital building block for immune, digestive, and muscle health. Specifically, capsules are valued for supporting the gastrointestinal lining and bolstering immune function during periods of physical stress.

Capsules offer a convenient way to provide targeted systemic support for the immune system and digestive resilience. The powder format is ideal for high-volume postworkout muscle repair and provides a mild-tasting option that dissolves easily in cold liquids.

The standard adult dose is 4 capsules three times daily with a meal. For intensive weight training, it is recommended to take 3 capsules up to six times daily to reach the 9 g daily dose suggested for muscle repair.

For muscle recovery or immune support, it is commonly taken postworkout when exercise has lowered glutamine levels. Taking it before exercise can help maintain stable plasma levels for endurance, while gut support is often best achieved by taking it on an empty stomach.

The term “leaky gut” is commonly used to describe increased intestinal permeability, a recognized physiological phenomenon involving changes in intestinal barrier function. However, the concept and definition of “leaky gut syndrome” as a distinct clinical condition remain an area of scientific discussion, with ongoing research examining its underlying mechanisms, clinical significance, and relationship with various health conditions. ʟ‑Glutamine is a fundamental fuel source for the epithelial cells that form the gastrointestinal lining. It is widely recognized in clinical research for its role in supporting intestinal-barrier integrity and reducing permeability—often referred to as “leaky gut”—following periods of significant physical or metabolic stress. By providing the necessary energy for these rapidly dividing cells, it could help to support the structure and function of the gut lining.

No reviews available for this product yet. Be the first to leave a review!