Friday, February 3, 2012

What is a good source of glutamine in a vegan diet?

Explain what foods contain glutamine in a vegan diet.What is a good source of glutamine in a vegan diet?
Glutamine has recently been re-classified as a *conditionally* essential amino acid.



This means that while the body can make it, under extreme physical stress the demand for glutamine exceeds the body's ability to synthesize it.



Glutamine is plentiful in plant protein.



Dietary sources of glutamine include raw spinach, raw parsley, and cabbage. Glutamine is found in many foods high in protein, such as beans. Also, small amounts of glutamine are found in vegetable juices and fermented foods, such as miso.



Any food high in protein is likely to contain glutamine.



Fasting, starvation, strict dieting, cirrhosis, and weight loss can result in deficiency of glutamine. A balanced, varied vegan diet will supply plenty of glutamine.



I hope this helps. :)What is a good source of glutamine in a vegan diet?
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