Glutamine is an amino acid that affect the processes of growth and function of cells in the
stomach and intestines.
Glutamine is a medical food product that is used to supplement dietary sources of glutamine, to
treat a glutamine deficiency, or to treat a loss of glutamine caused by injury or illness.
Glutamine is also used in combination with human growth hormone to treat short bowel
syndrome.
Glutamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.