麩醯胺酸(glutamine)為人體中相當重要的胺基酸,人體內有許多組織細胞以麩醯胺酸為能量來源,因此麩醯胺酸被認為可以當作營養增補劑。補充麩醯胺酸可能可以獲得增長肌肉、快速補充雽醣、避免過度訓練與激烈運動後免疫系統功能的下降、增強抗氧化能有,而其安全性在許多臨床使用上及研究上已獲得證實。 Glutamine is an important amino acid in the human body. It is utilized primarily as fuel by many tissues, so glutamine was considered as one of potential supplement for athletes. Glutamine supplementation could have beneficial effects on muscle size, glycogen synthesis, immune system and antioxidative ability. The safety of glutamine use was confirmed in clinical use and studies. Therefore, glutamine is a safe and efficacious untritional ergogenic aid for athletes.