Andrew Huberman on Glutamine
7 episodes · 12 references · 2021–2025
- Huberman views glutamine primarily as a tool for reducing sugar cravings and supporting gut health, recommending 1-3 teaspoons per day - He personally takes glutamine and has done so for years, finding it useful when feeling run down - No best-practice or timing guidance beyond general dosing; cautions about cancer risk and blood sugar effects for diabetics
Consumption
- Huberman has taken glutamine for years and finds it useful when feeling run down - He uses it for offsetting leaky gut and reducing sugar cravings - No specific personal dose, form, or frequency disclosed beyond general recommendations
Benefits
- Glutamine can reduce sugar cravings at doses of 1-3 teaspoons per day, optionally mixed with full-fat cream for extreme cravings - Triggers CCK release and reduces activity of hunger-promoting AgRP neurons - Shown to improve symptoms of leaky gut at 1-3 teaspoons daily
Cautions
- Many cancers and tumors feed on glutamine; consult a doctor if you have any predisposition to or existing cancer - Glutamine alone can raise blood sugar, which is especially relevant for diabetics - Increase dosage gradually to avoid gastric distress
“I've been taking glutamine for years and find it useful when feeling run down. There are decent data on its role in offsetting leaky gut and it can also be used to help reduce sugar cravings.”
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series
“There's also some evidence starting to emerge that glutamine can help offset sugar cravings.”
Food & Supplements for Brain Health & Cognitive Performance | Huberman Lab Essentials
“There are many people who are experimenting with supplementing with glutamine as a way to blunt their sugar cravings.”
Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools
“Glutamine can trigger the release of CCK very potently. It helps reduce the activity of those AgRP neurons that promote feeding.”
How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety
“Glutamine can actually reduce sugar cravings. I know many other people have of taking a teaspoon or a couple teaspoons of glutamine several times throughout the day or anytime they crave sugar.”
How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety
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