Title

The role of glutamine in supporting gut health and neuropsychiatric factors

Authors

Brett J. Deters, Nova Southeastern University
Mir Saleem, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2021

Publication Title

Food Science and Human Wellness

Keywords

Enteric nervous system, Glutamine, Gut, Microbiome, Neuropsychiatry, Neurotransmitters

ISSN

2213-4530

Volume

10

Issue/No.

2

First Page

149

Last Page

154

Abstract

Recent research has shown that the amino acid glutamine can positively affect gut health by supporting the gut microbiome, gut mucosal wall integrity, and by modulating inflammatory responses. As modulated by the vagus nerve, via the enteric nervous system, the gut-brain connection can impact the brain's neurochemical environment. Poor gut health can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters, which can result in neuropsychiatric based conditions such as depression. Glutamine supplementation may provide significant adjunctive nutritional support in cases of depression by promoting proper gut health and function.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

NSUWorks Citation

Deters, Brett J. and Mir Saleem. 2021. "The role of glutamine in supporting gut health and neuropsychiatric factors." Food Science and Human Wellness 10, (2): 149-154. doi:10.1016/j.fshw.2021.02.003.

DOI

10.1016/j.fshw.2021.02.003