As you know, it's essential to take care of your gut microbiota to feel good about yourself and your body. But what about the intestinal barrier? Whether it's naturally fragile or occasionally weakened, it can become porous and less effective at filtering. The solution? Repair and strengthen it from the inside with L-Glutamine, an amino acid known for its benefits on the intestinal barrier.
How does the intestine work and what is intestinal porosity?
The gut is the first line of defense. Indeed, the intestinal barrier filters micronutrients, vitamins, and trace elements while preventing the passage of toxins and pathogens. It thus plays a key role in regulating inflammation and preventing autoimmune reactions such as allergies or intolerances.
Good to know: its mucous membrane renews itself every day and a half, which makes it particularly fragile when faced with certain imbalance factors:
- A diet too rich in sugars, fats and/or gluten
- Alcohol consumption
- A microbiota unbalanced by medical treatment
- Occasional or chronic stress
- Certain pathologies
This is called " leaky gut syndrome ." What happens? " The intestinal epithelium becomes porous, forcing the liver to process more unwanted molecules like toxins, poorly digested food fragments, or pathogens. These intruders that enter the bloodstream can generate an inflammatory or even autoimmune response and clogging of the emunctories that can affect the skin and metabolism ," says Claire Borwin, a micronutrition expert.
The key? The release of toxins and chronic inflammation promote oxidative stress. The body accumulates digestive disorders, and poor nutrient absorption leads to fatigue, poor concentration, and a loss of vitality. Ultimately, these metabolic imbalances caused by a leaky gut can lead to weight gain and health problems such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Wondering how intestinal porosity affects the skin? It's simple: inflammation increases the risk of skin problems such as acne, eczema, and rosacea. Oxidative stress and nutrient deficiencies impair skin quality and accelerate aging with the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and spots. The entire gut-skin axis is impacted.
Why is L-glutamine an ally?
L-glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the human body. A true source of energy, it plays a fundamental role in the regeneration of intestinal cells.
It supports intestinal, muscular, and immune health. It helps repair the intestinal barrier, accelerate tissue recovery, and reduce inflammation.
However, if the body knows how to synthesize it, it happens that stress, intense physical exercises or infections deplete its reserves and increase its needs.
The right thing to do? " Taking a course of L-glutamine for 4 to 6 weeks helps strengthen the intestinal barrier by sealing the tight junctional complexes (GAPS), which are the small building blocks that make up the intestinal barrier," advises our expert. "This promotes the renewal of the epithelium, which regenerates on average every 1 to 2 days, thus strengthening the intestinal wall and its role as a protective barrier."
That's why AIME's laboratories have developed the new Barrier+™ formula, containing L-glutamine, which targets intestinal hyperpermeability, responsible for many digestive and skin imbalances. Much more than a simple bandage, this simple and effective food supplement is the essential first step in taking care of the intestine and skin, improving the assimilation of nutrients and the effectiveness of other food supplements.
How to optimize the effects of glutamine on the intestinal barrier?
As always at AIME, we recommend adapting your lifestyle to benefit from all the advantages of our formulas in a global holistic approach.
Our recommendation:
- An anti-inflammatory diet, avoiding foods known to aggravate intestinal porosity (gluten, ultra-processed products, refined sugars, alcohol);
- Good stress management, which directly impacts the intestinal microbiota through the practice of physical activities to do good for the mind;
- The intake of probiotics and fiber to nourish a balanced intestinal flora and improve the condition of your skin.
We know that when the gut is healthy, everything is healthy. By better understanding your internal imbalances, you can take control of your well-being so it shows on the outside.
