Author name: theodoros

Stop the alkaline madness

Until the dominance of the internet, the words acidic and alkaline were used mostly by chemists and scientists. Only a few were aware of the pH scale. Now, words like these have flooded the internet and anyone may understand the difference between acidic and alkaline. They are mostly used by dietitians, nutritionists and some doctors …

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Bag with glutamine powder

Can glutamine cause diarrhea?

Can glutamine cause diarrhea? Yes, L-glutamine can cause diarrhea in patients suffering from some forms of IBS. Usually, these patients have increased growth of Proteus mirabilis in their gut, a pathogen that utilizes L-glutamine to exert its pathogenic properties.  Table of Contents L-glutamine for IBS Indeed, glutamine is extremely valuable when it comes to managing functional gastrointestinal …

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