What is Hypoglycemia low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia (hypoglycaemia in the UK) is a medical term referring to a pathologic state produced by a lower than normal amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The term hypoglycem...

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I was wondering if anyone uses l-glutamine. On occasion I use it, usually when my digestion is off, but it is also very good for hypoglycemia. I just read that it helps prevent hypoglycemia and that it provides a major alternative fuel for the brain with low blood sugar levels.

I use it whenever I have had indigestion and it just feels so soothing. I don't have as much problems with digestion so I don't take it as much as I used to. When I was though, my doctor had me taking 20 grams a day.
Posted on 06/13/09, 10:06 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/15/09  8:25pm
" I tried it only once...it seemed to make me crave sweets even more. But one trial isn't really a fair study. If you feel it helps you hepoglycemia, I'll give it another try... "
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Reply #2 - 06/20/09  2:46pm
" The protein powder that I use has L-glutamine in it. I seem to feel better when I drink my protein shakes instead of eating actual food. That could be due to my lack of cooking ability though -LOL "
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Reply #3 - 06/20/09  5:07pm
" hi trix what kind of protein powder do you use? i dont really cook either "
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Reply #4 - 06/21/09  4:39am
" It's called Body Fortress. It's extra whey protein. "

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