does glutamine have protein ?

prias
prias Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
the myfitness pal food entry I am using says that
L glutamine powder has 10 grams of protein per 10 grams of
Wondering if this is correct
There are no macronutrient contents on the container itself

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  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    It is an amino acid, which is what the body uses to build protein.
  • prias
    prias Posts: 4 Member
    I knew it was an amino acid
    but it have macronutrients ?
    This may be a dumb question
  • yellowantphil
    yellowantphil Posts: 787 Member
    I think if it’s just an amino acid, then it’s technically not a protein. But I’m no chemist.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    prias wrote: »
    I knew it was an amino acid
    but it have macronutrients ?
    This may be a dumb question

    Amino acids would be considered proteins for from a nutritional standpoint.

  • mirrim52
    mirrim52 Posts: 763 Member
    Protein is made up of amino acids, so technically yes. But it wouldn't be a "complete" protein. Like you couldn't take 100g of glutamine and call it a day and assume you are getting all your protein requirements.
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  • prias
    prias Posts: 4 Member
    Okay got it :smile:
    Thanks !
    I am doing IIFYM so I just wanted to make sure
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    prias wrote: »
    the myfitness pal food entry I am using says that
    L glutamine powder has 10 grams of protein per 10 grams of
    Wondering if this is correct
    There are no macronutrient contents on the container itself

    Nothing on the container? That's bizarre...didn't think that was even legal. (In the US.)

    I'd check the manufacturer's website and if not available there either, write and ask them.
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