Sustamine absorbs from gut to blood better than glutamine alone

Blood levels of L-Glutamine—the most abundant amino acid in human muscles and blood—were higher in healthy human participants after they ingested Sustamine™, the only GRAS dipeptide as liquid-stable L-Glutamine, according to a recent clinical study.

L-Glutamine is one of 20 amino acids found naturally in the human body, and is mainly generated in muscle tissue from glutamate and ammonia. It is prevalently used in the intestines and immune cells. Various clinical studies have shown it also can aid in muscle recovery after strenuous activity.

The study measured the L-Glutamine blood levels of eight male participants after separately taking L-Glutamine and Sustamine (L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine). Tests showed the L-Glutamine level after Sustamine ingestion was 224% of that after L-Glutamine ingestion.

The abstract can be found at www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531712000413. For a full copy, send an email to Dave Clifton at davec@imgbranding.com.

Sustamine, marketed by Kyowa Hakko USA, is used for dietary supplements to help with rehydration and exercise recovery. It is the only GRAS dipeptide of L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine that can be used in foods and beverages.

About Sustamine

Sustamine is an ingredient that works on multiple levels to help rehydrate the body and sustain energy levels during exertion. Ultra-pure, clinically tested, Sustamine is a unique dipeptide ingredient that combines the amino acids L-Alanine and L-Glutamine to help your body rehydrate, replenish and recover no matter how hard you push it. Sustamine’s dipeptide structure is quickly and easily absorbed by the body, which means your muscles get the amino acids they need faster. More information can be found at www.sustamine.com.

About Kyowa Hakko USA

Kyowa Hakko USA is an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin® Citicoline, Hydrafend™ Hyaluronic Acid, Lumistor® L-Hydroxyproline, Setria® Glutathione, Kyowa CoQ10™ as well as Sustamine™ L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information visit www.kyowa-usa.com.

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