Glutamine and malate provide energy directly to mitochondria in gut lining cells, which strengthens the barrier between the intestine and the rest of the body.
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Glutamine and malate provide energy directly to mitochondria in gut lining cells, which strengthens the barrier between the intestine and the rest of the body.
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Glutamine and malate improve gut barrier function by serving as direct mitochondrial substrates for epithelial cell energy production.
Glutamine and malate enter intestinal cells and are used to make energy in the mitochondria. This energy powers the cells to build strong seals between them and to replace damaged cells quickly, keeping the gut lining intact and preventing leaks.
What the research says
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3 studies
Study: Effects of glutamine supplements and radiochemotherapy on systemic immune and gut barrier function in patients with advanced esophageal cancer.
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Study: Effects of glutamine, glutamate, and aspartate on intestinal barrier integrity and amino acid pool of the small intestine in piglets with normal or low energy diet
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Study: https://doi.org/10.3321/J.ISSN:0376-2491.2008.34.009
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