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How it works

"Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play important roles in biological processes, including inflammation, glucose balance, and more, that may be involved in Long COVID. Amino acids contribute intermediate molecules involved in energy-producing pathways. Glutamine, in particular, is used both by the cell metabolism pathways as well as by the immune system. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, and it is naturally produced in the body. Other amino acids, such as branched chain amino acids, are not produced in the body and must be obtained from dietary sources. BCAAs include leucine, isoleucine, and valine, and they are involved in protein synthesis and glucose balance in the body. BCAAs may also have both direct and indirect effects on immune function. Both glutamine and BCAAs aid in muscle recovery, especially after exercise in healthy individuals. Glutamine is a source of TCA cycle intermediates that not only play a role in energy metabolism, but also may serve immune functions. Glutamine replenishes the intermediates that are used up in biological processes in immune cells such as T cells and macrophages. BCAAs can be used by immune cells and are needed for lymphocytes to create proteins and nucleotides in response to stimulation. BCAAs, in immune cells, also serve as a source of molecules which enter the TCA cycle to support mitochondrial health."