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Glutamine

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Glutamine is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids on Earth.

In people living with diseases that put long term strain on the immune system (like HIV), glutamine is burned at a higher rate. Glutamine is also used in the digestive process and -- if not supplemented -- can lead to wasting.