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Glutamine is an amino acid usually available in the body, but deficiencies can occur during metabolic stress. Glutamine is the preferred fuel for the sensitive, fast-growing cells that make up your gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth and throat areas. Glutamine is found predominantly in protein rich foods and it is also synthesized in the body from glutamic acid. Many researchers now believe that supplementation of glutamine may be beneficial during many cancer treatments to minimize the toxic effects on the gastrointestinal tract. For example, recent studies have shown that using glutamine as a """swish and swallow""" oral solution may help reduce the severity of painful mouth sores usually associated with radiation to the head and/or neck areas. Glutamine is safe and may also be helpful in reducing diarrhea resulting from abdominal radiation or certain chemotherapy regimens. Check with your doctor first to see if glutamine is appropriate for you.

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