NOW Supplements Taurine

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule

Amount Per Serving

%DV

L-Glutamine (Free-Form)

1 g (1,000 mg)

The product is found useful for the following medical conditions

Gut microbiota mediate early life stress-induced social dysfunction and anxiety-like behaviors by impairing amino acid transport at the gut.

Most Relevant Research

Our exploration delves into how early life stress affects anxiety and social behavior, particularly through the role of l-glutamine. We found that maternal separation in mice led to reduced levels of amino acid transporters in the gut, which in turn caused lower glutamine levels in the bloodstream. This was significant since glutamine is vital for brain functions, including the production of key neurotransmitters that influence mood and behavior.

In our findings, we noted that these low glutamine levels were linked to synaptic dysfunction in the medial prefrontal cortex, which is crucial for regulating emotional responses. Importantly, we observed that when we supplemented the mice with l-glutamine, there was noticeable improvement in their social behaviors and reduced anxiety-like symptoms. This indicates that enhancing amino acid transport through l-glutamine could be a beneficial strategy to mitigate the adverse effects of early life stress on mental health.

Overall, our research highlights a promising relationship between l-glutamine supplementation and emotional behavior improvements, pointing to a potential pathway through which gut bacteria may influence anxiety and social interactions.

9.5

Improved calmness

Most Useful Review

Who knew so much good could come from one supplement? This is a "must-have" amino acid for anyone with anxiety or stress. I've reached a new level of calm – and I mean calm, not sedated; there's a distinction. While medications like SSRIs and benzodiazepines work, they tend to numb the issue instead of addressing it. Taking Taurine at a dose of 2-3g daily has significantly improved my mood and made me feel less "alone or depressed". It takes a few days for it to fully take effect on anxiety, and a couple of weeks for depression, but it’s worth trying.

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Energy during workouts

Most Useful Review

Excellent assistant in sports! This is my second Glutamine purchase. The first, from Solgar, had no effect. Now Foods’ Glutamine really helps me; it boosts my energy during workouts. I wake up without aches, and my muscles feel fine. I'm very pleased with the results.

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Reduced gastrointestinal issues

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Glutamine is essential for those with sensitive stomachs! This product boasts a high concentration of L-Glutamine, aiding muscle recovery and protecting the gastrointestinal system. Since I started using this supplement, my post-workout recovery has noticeably improved, and I've significantly diminished my gastrointestinal problems. This allows me to continue training without setbacks. However, the product claims to contain taurine, which is misleading since it solely contains glutamine! If you found this review helpful, please "like" it.

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SCIENTIFIC SCORE

Possibly Effective

Based on 9 Researches

Glutamine reduces IBS-D symptoms

Randomised placebo-controlled trial of dietary glutamine supplements for postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.

Most Relevant Research

We examined the potential of l-glutamine as a treatment for postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome, specifically focusing on patients who experience diarrhea as a primary symptom. This study was a well-structured, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that lasted for eight weeks.

Participants were divided into two groups, receiving either 5 grams of glutamine three times a day or a placebo. We aimed to track significant improvements in IBS symptoms, particularly looking for a reduction of at least 50 points on the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System (IBS-SS).

Remarkably, we found that an impressive 79.6% of patients taking glutamine met this primary endpoint, compared to just 5.8% in the placebo group—which is a 14-fold difference! Alongside this, glutamine also positively impacted secondary outcomes like daily bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and even normalized intestinal permeability.

The results suggest that oral dietary glutamine appears to be a safe and effective option for relieving IBS symptoms related to intestinal hyperpermeability following an infection. While the findings are promising, we recommend further large-scale trials to verify these benefits and explore underlying mechanisms.

9.5

Pain alleviation

Most Useful Review

I have Leaky Gut Syndrome and find this product excellent. It has significantly relieved my pain, which I believe is healing my condition.