Glutamine is particularly important for the normal functioning of the intestine because the cells of the intestinal mucosa are regenerated using glutamine as the primary energy source. For this reason, among the 20 amino acids, glutamine, often referred to by doctors as 'restorer bowel-gut restorer'. For this reason, the glutamine consists mainly in case of disruption of the integrity of the intestinal wall (as in situations of disturbance in the balance of intestinal flora or in certain chronic diseases accompanied by disorders of the normal intestinal function). Often used for rehabilitation of athletes, since large amounts of glutamine stored in the muscle where it plays an important role in repairing and building new muscle. The intense training can deplete the stores of glutamine that is why a supplement can speed recovery. Suitable for vegetarians