STRAIGHT TALK

Why Glutamine Is Important For Posture

Dr. Kelly Kramp B.Sc.(H.K)D.C.; ROHP

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Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. It is very GLU TAM effective in improving intestinal and immune system function, as these cells use glutamine as the preferred fuel source rather than glucose. Glutamine is utilised at a high rate by cells of the immune system. Plasma and skeletal muscle glutamine levels are lowered in athletes, especially in athletes that do many hard workouts or from high mental/ emotional stress. The lowered plasma glutamine properties are most likely the result of demand for glutamine by organs such as the liver and kidneys and also glutamine needed by the gut and immune system, exceeding the supply from the diet and muscles. Studies have shown that adding glutamine in the diet improves the response to a bacterial or viral challenge or stress. Adding additional glutamine like this has been seen to stimulate the immune system.

Glutamine actually supplies 35% of nitrogen to muscle to synthesise proteins. This, in turn, will promote protein synthesis. Why is this important? Well, the benefits of maintaining a high nitrogen balance in

the muscle prevents muscle breakdown, therefore retaining more muscle. This equates to a leaner you! A leaner you means you have less body fat, so, in essence, glutamine may help with the reduction of overall body fat while increasing lean body muscle tissue.

Glutamine has several functions other functions: aids in insulin secretion, aids in faster athletic recovery after hard workouts, and is a crucial component of Glutathione (the body’s strongest and most abundant antioxidant).

Glutamine supplementation: 1,000 mg/day is the daily appropriate amount with it being increased up to 4,000 mg/day on days of hard workouts and 2,000mg/day on days of moderate workouts. It is sold as an isolated amino acid as well as being found in high levels in dietary meats and eggs. It is found in very high levels in both whey and casein protein. 1. look at how someone walks and see if one foot is turned out or in slightly when they walk. This usually signifies abnormal function in the hip or spinal regions.

2. Use imaginary horizontal lines through three different areas, the bottom of the ears, the top of the shoulders, and the bony top of the pelvis. If they are not exactly horizontal it signifies abnormal spinal function and a need for a chiropractic spinal check-up.

With good posture, you stand tall, you walk tall, and you look good and feel good. You have better balance and control, your body will work more efficiently overall and you will have a better outlook on life.

POSTURE

Throughout life, we have heard many times over that we should have good posture. The way we stand, sit, and hold our body structure every day ends up determining what stresses are placed on our bodies, especially our spines.

We know that abnormal postural habits lead to improper spinal and body function. It can lead to subluxations in our spine, a compromised chest cavity, abnormal growth patterns, shoulder problems, hip problems, improper bowel function, jaw pain, limited range of motion, and much more.

The reasons for poor posture are: spinal misalignment, weak muscles, foot problems, improper nutrition, and excessive weight, all of which can be changed with a natural health approach. Your nervous system subconsciously controls how you hold yourself. When your nervous system malfunctions, muscles in your body become affected. It deflates your oxygen supply, ultimately affecting all the supporting structures of your body and eventually leading to further health problems. One of the most common examples of this is scoliosis in children.

Some methods you can use to test posture in your family and friends are: