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Glutamine alimentation in catabolic state.

P G Boelens1, R J Nijveldt, A P Houdijk

  • 1Department of Surgery, University Hospital Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The Journal of Nutrition
|September 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Glutamine, a key amino acid, becomes essential during catabolic states due to increased demand. Supplementation may improve outcomes for critically ill patients by reducing illness and mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Glutamine is crucial for cellular energy and substrate supply during severe stress.
  • Muscle tissue mobilizes amino acids, including glutamine, to meet host demands.
  • Low plasma glutamine levels correlate with poor clinical outcomes in catabolic states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and importance of glutamine supplementation in catabolic states.
  • To support the reclassification of glutamine as a conditionally essential amino acid during catabolism.
  • To highlight the role of glutamine in supporting lymphocytes, hepatocytes, and intestinal cells.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical trials on glutamine supplementation.
  • Analysis of glutamine's metabolic role and plasma concentration correlations.

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  • Examination of morbidity and mortality data in relation to glutamine levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Glutamine serves as a primary respiratory fuel for key metabolic cells.
    • Reduced glutamine availability in catabolism is linked to increased morbidity and mortality.
    • Clinical trials demonstrate reduced septic morbidity with glutamine supplementation in specific patient groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Glutamine should be considered conditionally essential in catabolic states.
    • Enteral or parenteral glutamine supplementation may reduce patient morbidity.
    • Evidence supports the use of glutamine to improve outcomes in critically ill populations.