Benefits of L-Glutamine

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body of dogs and cats and is vital to normal digestion and absorption of dietary nutrients. It acts as the major energy source for the cells that line the small intestine of your dog's digestive system and the bodies natural production of this amino acid declines as pets get older. Lack of sufficient levels of L-Glutamine contribute to stomach, intestinal  and digestion disorders in older pets.

L-Glutamine helps to energize the body by aiding in the maintance of normal digestive system function. It is also a precursor the bodies natural production of Glucosamine, which is vital to normal bone, hip and joint function. In addition, your pets body also uses it to produce Glucosaminolglycans, (GAGS), as well as purine nucleotides, which are constituents of your pet's genetic material, (DNA& RNA). 

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