Alanyl Glutamine
Alanyl-glutamine (Dipeptiven and similar) is approved for parenteral nutrition and is generally well tolerated as a glutamine source. EFSA opinions on glutamine and glutamine dipeptides as food supplements have not raised safety concerns at typical use levels.
What it is
L-alanyl-L-glutamine, a stable dipeptide form of glutamine used as a nutritional ingredient.
Amino-acid source in clinical nutrition, sports drinks, supplements (better solubility/stability than free L-glutamine).
Why it's flagged
- Limited long-term high-dose safety data
- Not recommended for those with severe liver/kidney impairment without supervision
What regulators actually say
"L-alanyl-L-glutamine is a soluble, stable dipeptide form used in clinical and sports nutrition as a glutamine source and is well-tolerated at recommended doses."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used in dietary supplements and clinical nutrition; amino-acid components GRAS.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as source for glutamine in food supplements.
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