L-Glutimine

Someone suggested it here just a week or two ago, I ordered it and its been sitting for a few days. I was scared to try it. I tried it last night, just a 1/4 of a teaspoon in very little water.

I had the best night sleep, woke up early and feeling great and I only went to the bathroom twice before leaving the house. No pains, no blood. I'm still on my UC meds of course. My #1 complaint of my UC is diarreah always running back and forth for nearly two hours each morning, painful gut spasms and blood. I read L Glutimin is good for those with diarreah, helps stop it. OMG if this is the stuff that works, Thank GOD! I will try it again tonight and let you know how I'm doing!

 

Very interesting! Keep us posted, ok, Miracles?

Awesome! Seems it's something that's been missing.
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It does help heal the gut lining. It does help control diarrhea and it does help stop/reverse the muscle loss and wasting that comes with chronic disease. It's used as a muscle building supplement in weight training. I like that it's tasteless. Good news all around.

Quincy,

It seems like that is very individual. Most places say therapeutic dosage is around 8-12g....but I think I noticed that some people benefit with much lower doses. I am guessing it really depends on how much healing you need, if you suffer more from diarrhea or constipation, how extensive your UC is, if you have IBS on top, etc.

My advice to you is to start with a small dose and basically if you are trying to firm up stool, take the l-glutamine w/ a drink 30-45 min before a meal (empty stomach). I also would be patient...it took me about 3-5 days to notice a difference and I gradually increased my dose after 2 days each time.

I think, worst case, you will end up being constipated.

I use the tablets (coated) and mine are 1000mg each. The first couple days I think it passed through undissolved. Since then it's been digested/broken down. I think it's helped.

I have been using l-glutamine with every meal for 2 years now. I take 2 500mg caps before. I didn't know it came in a powdered form. Has anyone tried both to compare? I'd love to cut down on how many pills i take by trying the powder.