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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

L-Glutamine and Reduced Incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Doses used in studies

g/kg/day: 0.3 (median 0.3, IQR 0.3–0.3) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 3 weeks · IQR 3 weeks–3 weeks · Range 3 weeks–3 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Supplementation of L-glutamine enhanced mucosal immunity and improved hormonal status of combat-sport athletes.
- 2024-01-09
- RCT
- Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 21(1)
- - Tung-Lin Lu
  - Ai-Chi Zheng
  - Katsuhiko Suzuki
  - Chi-Cheng Lu
  - Chung-Yuan Wang
  - Shih-Hua Fang
- PubMed: 38193521
- DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2023.2300259
1 Insight on
- Reduced Incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- High evidence
- Athletes
the incidence of URTI was significantly reduced
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
0.3 g/kg body weight