IBS / Bloating

L-Glutamine (5–15g/day)

Natural
🔬Research

Limited

1 source reviewed

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Time to effect

4–8 weeks

Effort level

low

Category

Natural

Typical approach

Supplement / herb

How it works

Primary fuel for enterocytes (gut lining cells). Reduces intestinal permeability by supporting tight junction proteins, and may reduce visceral hypersensitivity.

Most evidence is for post-infectious IBS. Less clear benefit for IBS without a prior gut infection. Generally very safe at recommended doses.

Why limited evidence

A 2019 Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology RCT found L-glutamine significantly reduced IBS symptoms in post-infectious IBS compared to placebo.

Community experiences

AK

Anonymous · 0xa3f2

Tried for 6 weeks

Noticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.

TM

Anonymous · 0xb71c

Tried for 4 weeks

Good results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.

JR

Anonymous · 0xc8a1

Tried for 2 weeks

Some improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.

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